Description

C26 Diaromatic Sterane CAS NO 103908-63-0 is a high-purity, specialized sterane compound characterized by its diaromatic structure. This compound serves as a critical geochemical biomarker and advanced intermediate for research and development in demanding fields. It is essential for industries requiring precise molecular standards for analytical calibration and synthesis. Key users include petroleum geochemists, organic synthesis researchers, and manufacturers of high-performance materials.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Analysis: Used as a reference standard in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for oil-source rock correlation and maturity assessment in petroleum exploration.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and functionalized steroidal structures.
• Environmental Forensics: Employed as a tracer compound in studies of environmental contamination and the biodegradation of complex hydrocarbons.
• Advanced Material Research: Investigated as a precursor or dopant molecule in the development of organic semiconductors and liquid crystalline materials.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity calibration standard for analytical laboratories specializing in hydrocarbon and petrochemical analysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Supports fundamental research in organic chemistry, geochemistry, and materials science at universities and corporate R&D centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	C26 Diaromatic Sterane
CAS No.	103908-63-0
Molecular Formula	C26H32
Molecular Weight	344.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Diaromatic Sterane C26; 13β(H),17α(H)-Diacholestane (20S); 13β,17α-Diacholestane; C26 Diaromatic Steroid Hydrocarbon; 20S-13β(H),17α(H)-Diacholestane; Petroleum Biomarker C26; Geochemical Standard C26; Aromatic Sterane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of C26 Diaromatic Sterane is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure exceptional purity and consistency for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity verification, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
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.