Description

D2 C28 Triaromatic Sterane is a high-purity, isotopically labeled sterane compound, specifically a deuterated triaromatic sterane with 28 carbon atoms. This compound serves as a critical internal standard and reference material in advanced geochemical and petroleum biomarker analysis, enabling precise quantification and method validation. It is essential for researchers and analytical laboratories in the oil & gas exploration, environmental forensics, and advanced organic geochemistry sectors who require absolute accuracy in sterane fingerprinting for source rock evaluation, oil-oil correlation, and maturity assessments.

Application

• Internal standard for the quantitative GC-MS or GC-MS/MS analysis of triaromatic steranes in crude oils, source rock extracts, and sediments.
• Reference material for calibrating analytical instruments and validating biomarker methodologies in petroleum geochemistry.
• Critical component in research studies focusing on the thermal maturity and depositional environment of organic matter.
• Used in environmental forensics to trace the source and weathering of petroleum hydrocarbon spills.
• Supports high-resolution studies of sterane isomerization and aromatization processes.
• Essential for laboratories requiring stringent quality control and data reproducibility in biomarker analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	D2 C28 Triaromatic Sterane
CAS No.	205529-81-3
Molecular Formula	C28H40D2
Molecular Weight	~378.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Deuterated C28 Triaromatic Sterane; D2-Triaromatic Sterane (C28); 20R-13β(H),17α(H)-Diasterane-5,7,9(10)-triene-d2; 5,7,9(10)-Triaromatic Sterane-d2; Triaromatic Sterane Internal Standard-d2; Petroleum Biomarker Standard-d2; Geochemical Reference Material-d2; Isotopically Labeled Sterane
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Quality Control

Our D2 C28 Triaromatic Sterane is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure the high isotopic and chemical purity required for analytical standards. Each batch is characterized by advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment (D, %), chemical purity, and chromatographic profile is provided to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical research and analysis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term stability, storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Purity (D)	≥ 98 atom % D
Chemical Purity (GC-MS)	≥ 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Dichloromethane, Hexane)

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