Description

Hopane-3β,22-Diol is a high-purity pentacyclic triterpenoid diol, a key structural derivative of the hopane class of natural products. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and advanced intermediate in pharmaceutical research and natural product chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors for analytical method development, metabolic studies, and the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) of hopane-type compounds in drug discovery and quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or inhibitor in studies of enzyme mechanisms, particularly those involving triterpenoid biosynthesis pathways.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a key chiral building block for the semi-synthesis of complex natural products and derivatives with potential therapeutic activity.
• Geochemical Marker: Employed in environmental and geochemical studies as a model compound for understanding the diagenesis and maturity of organic matter.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential in creating novel bio-based polymers or surfactants due to its rigid pentacyclic structure and functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hopane-3β,22-Diol
CAS No.	22149-65-1
Molecular Formula	C30H52O2
Molecular Weight	444.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Hopane-3beta,22-diol; 22-Hydroxyhopan-3beta-ol; 3beta,22-Dihydroxyhopane; (3beta,22R)-Hopane-3,22-diol; Hopanediol; NSC 163044; Hopane Diol; 3β,22-Dihydroxyhopane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hopane-3β,22-Diol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and other critical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. The product is stable under these conditions for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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