Description

17Alpha(H),21Alpha(H)-Hopane is a pentacyclic triterpane, a saturated hydrocarbon belonging to the hopane class of biomarkers. This compound is of significant importance as a geochemical standard and biomarker in petroleum and environmental geochemistry research. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and petrochemical companies involved in the detailed characterization of crude oils, source rocks, and environmental samples to assess thermal maturity, depositional environments, and for oil-source rock correlation.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Analysis: Serves as a critical internal standard and reference compound in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for the identification and quantification of hopanoids in geological samples.
• Petroleum Geochemistry: Used in the study of crude oils and source rocks to evaluate thermal maturity, organic matter input, and depositional conditions.
• Environmental Forensics: Acts as a biomarker tracer for identifying sources of hydrocarbon contamination in soil and sediment, aiding in pollution studies and remediation efforts.
• Organic Geochemistry Research: Essential for academic and industrial research focused on the diagenesis and catagenesis of organic matter in sedimentary basins.
• Calibration Standard: Employed for the calibration of analytical instruments (GC, GC-MS) to ensure accuracy and reproducibility in the analysis of complex hydrocarbon mixtures.

Basic Information

Product Name	17Alpha(H),21Alpha(H)-Hopane
CAS No.	13849-96-2
Molecular Formula	C30H52
Molecular Weight	412.73 g/mol
Synonyms	17α(H),21α(H)-Hopane; 17α(H),21α(H)-30-Norhopane; Hopane (17α(H),21α(H)-); 17α,21α-Hopane; 5α(H),14α(H),17α(H),21α(H)-Hopane; Norhopane; Geochemical Hopane Standard; Biomarker C30 Hopane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 17Alpha(H),21Alpha(H)-Hopane is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and consistency for demanding analytical applications. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC-MS, NMR, and HPLC to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chromatographic data, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.