이 원료는 포화된 분지형 탄화수소이며 상어 간유 혹은 다른 천연 오일에 수소첨가하여 얻는다.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane: Squalane is a naturally occuring lipid in both plants and animals. This ingredient is listed in the PETA's Caring Consumer guide as primarily derived from animals, especially shark liver oil.

本品は、サメ肝油（＊）もしくは他の天然油を水素添加することによって得られる分枝鎖を持つ飽和炭化水素であり、次の化学式で表される。