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PhytoSquene®

CAS Number
111-01-3
Chemical Name
Squalane

PhytoSquene® stands as our non-animal-derived squalene, applicable in vaccines and various pharmaceutical uses. As a natural organic molecule, it finds applications in cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and healthcare. Particularly in the healthcare sector, squalene plays a pivotal role in parenteral drug delivery, acting as an additive within adjuvant systems. This function enhances the body's immune response to the active ingredients present in vaccines. PhytoSquene® offers a versatile solution, demonstrating its significance in diverse industries and as an essential component in advancing medical technologies.

Properties

Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
Adjuvant

Product families

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
  • Parenteral
Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical Processing

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
  • Other Excipients

Other characteristics

Brand
PhytoSquene
Functions
Adjuvant
Labeling Claims
  • Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Sustainable
  • Naturally Derived
  • Plant-Based
  • Sustainable
Certifications & Compliance
European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), GMP
Markets
Healthcare & Pharma
Technology
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Ingredient Origin
  • Natural Origin
  • Plant Origin
Origin

PhytoSquene® is manufactured from amaranth oil using a proprietary manufacturing process carried out in Germany. Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) is an herbaceous plant cultivated in many regions of the world. Amaranth oil is extracted from the amaranth seed via supercritical CO₂ production.

Squalene Applications

Squalene is a natural organic molecule that is used in a range of applications including cosmetics, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. In the healthcare industry, squalene is used in parenteral drug delivery as a component in adjuvant systems where it works as an additive that stimulates the body's immune response to the active ingredient in a vaccine.

Benefits
  • Plant Derived:
  • Protects life below water
  • Preserves biodiversity
  • Renewable raw materials
  • Consistent Quality:
  • Consistent quality and high purity
  • Compliant with Ph. Eur. specifications
  • Supply Security:
Certifications and Compliance
  • European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.)
  • GMP

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