Description

Hopane-15α,22-Diol is a high-purity pentacyclic triterpenoid diol derivative of the hopane skeleton. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and advanced intermediate in pharmaceutical research and organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers for method development, analytical calibration, and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of hopanoids and related triterpenes in drug discovery and quality control.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a precursor or model compound in studies of sterol biosynthesis, membrane biology, and plant biochemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a chiral building block for the synthesis of complex natural products and novel chemical entities with potential therapeutic activity.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an internal standard or calibrant in chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC-MS) for accurate compound identification and quantification.
• Geochemical Marker Studies: Used in research as a model compound for understanding the diagenesis and maturity of organic matter in petroleum geology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hopane-15α,22-Diol
CAS No.	3607-96-3
Molecular Formula	C30H52O2
Molecular Weight	444.74 g/mol
Synonyms	15α,22-Dihydroxyhopane; Hopane-15α,22-diol; (3β,15α,22R)-Hopane-3,15,22-triol (common numbering); 15α-Hydroxy-22-hopanol; Hopanetriol derivative; 22-Hydroxy-15α-hopanol; 15α,22-Dihydroxy-30-norhopane (related structure); Hopanoid Diol Standard
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hopane-15α,22-Diol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), and melting point determination, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

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
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.