Description

o-Glucuronopyranosyl Bacteriohopanetetrol is a complex bacteriohopanepolyol (BHP) derivative, a class of pentacyclic triterpenoids found in bacterial membranes. This compound is of significant interest as a biomarker and a structural analog for studying bacterial membrane composition and stability. It serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical for microbiologists, geochemists, and analytical scientists. The product is supplied with the CAS number 144599-05-3.

Application

• Biomarker Research: Used as a high-purity standard for the identification and quantification of bacteriohopanepolyols in environmental and geological samples.
• Microbial Ecology Studies: Employed in research to understand bacterial community structures and their adaptations in various ecosystems.
• Membrane Biochemistry: Serves as a model compound for investigating the role of hopanoids in bacterial membrane rigidity and stress resistance.
• Geochemical Prospecting: Acts as a diagnostic tool in petroleum and sediment geochemistry to trace bacterial input and organic matter diagenesis.
• Analytical Method Development: Utilized as a calibration standard in advanced chromatographic (HPLC, GC-MS) and spectroscopic techniques.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated for potential bioactivity and as a precursor in the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	o-Glucuronopyranosyl Bacteriohopanetetrol
CAS No.	144599-05-3
Molecular Formula	C41H70O11
Molecular Weight	738.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Bacteriohopanetetrol Glucuronide; 35-Aminobacteriohopane-32,33,34-triol Glucuronide; BHT-Glucuronide; Cyclitol Ether-linked Bacteriohopanepolyol; BHPT-GlcA; Hopanoid Glycoside; Bacterial Hopanoid Derivative
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Quality Control

Our o-Glucuronopyranosyl Bacteriohopanetetrol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research integrity and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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