Description

17Beta(H),21Beta(H)-Hop-22(29)-En-3-One is a high-purity, triterpenoid ketone derivative of hopane, a key structural motif in organic chemistry and natural product research. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and reference standard for the synthesis and analysis of complex natural products and bioactive molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, academic research, and specialty chemical sectors who require well-defined molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting complex biological pathways.
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories for method development, calibration, and quality control of related hopanoid compounds.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a precursor in organic synthesis and a model compound for studying triterpenoid chemistry and stereochemistry.
• Natural Product Synthesis: A crucial intermediate for the semi-synthesis or total synthesis of complex natural products with hopane skeletons.
• Biomarker Studies: Used in geochemical and environmental research as a reference for hopanoid-related biomarker analysis.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of high-value, low-volume chemicals for advanced material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	17Beta(H),21Beta(H)-Hop-22(29)-En-3-One
CAS No.	25615-11-6
Molecular Formula	C30H48O
Molecular Weight	424.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Hop-22(29)-en-3-one, 17β(H),21β(H)-; 17β(H),21β(H)-Hop-22(29)-en-3-one; 3-Hopene-29-one; 22(29)-Hopene-3-one; Neohop-13(18)-en-3-one; Fern-9(11)-en-3-one; Triterpenoid ketone C30H48O; Hopan-3-one derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 17Beta(H),21Beta(H)-Hop-22(29)-En-3-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance with research and cGMP-grade material requirements where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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