American Chemical Society, Organic Process Research and Development, 9(18), p. 1110-1115, 2014
DOI: 10.1021/op5002337
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Full hydrogenation of squalene, a natural product, affords squalane, a saturated hydrocarbon whose exceptional properties make it the best emollient known to the cosmetic industry. As new methods to obtain squalene are getting developed replacing non sustainable sources, the development of better hydrogenation processes becomes increasingly important. This study highlights recent progress and identifies open opportunities for further progress.