Description

Botryococcane C33 is a high-purity, long-chain hydrocarbon belonging to the botryococcene family, a class of triterpenoid compounds. This compound is of significant interest for advanced research and development due to its unique chemical structure and potential as a precursor for high-value biochemicals and biofuels. It serves as a critical standard and intermediate for scientists and engineers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Biomarker and Geochemical Research: Used as a specific biomarker in organic geochemistry to study past environmental conditions and the origins of hydrocarbons.
• Biofuel Precursor Research: Investigated as a high-yield, non-food feedstock for the catalytic cracking and hydrocracking production of renewable diesel and jet fuels.
• Reference Standard: Essential as an analytical standard (GC, GC-MS, HPLC) for the identification and quantification of botryococcenes in algal cultures, environmental samples, and process streams.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a unique building block for synthesizing novel surfactants, lubricants, and other high-value oleochemical derivatives.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Studied for its potential biological activity and as a scaffold for developing new therapeutic agents.
• Algal Biotechnology: Critical for metabolic engineering studies aimed at optimizing Botryococcus braunii and other microalgae for enhanced hydrocarbon production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Botryococcane C33
CAS No.	100664-68-4
Molecular Formula	C33H68
Molecular Weight	464.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Botryococcane; C33 Botryococcane; 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30-Octamethyldotriacontane; Botryococcene (hydrogenated); Triterpene C33; Hydrocarbon Biomarker C33
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Quality Control

Our Botryococcane C33 is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Mass Spectrometry (MS), to ensure high purity and structural identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with your specified requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95%
Major Isomer Content	Specified on COA

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