Description

8,14-Seco-5α-Gammacerane is a high-purity, specialized triterpenoid compound derived from the gammacerane skeleton. This seco-gammacerane is a valuable intermediate and reference standard for advanced chemical synthesis and analytical research. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, geochemical, and fine chemical sectors for its unique structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or a reference standard in the development of novel bioactive compounds and drug discovery programs.
• Geochemical Biomarker Studies: Used as a high-purity standard for the identification and quantification of seco-gammaceranes in petroleum, shale, and environmental samples, aiding in organic geochemistry and paleoenvironmental reconstruction.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and other specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental chemical research to study reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and the properties of modified triterpenoid structures.
• Analytical Chemistry: Provides a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical instruments like GC-MS and HPLC in specialized laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	8,14-Seco-5α-Gammacerane
CAS No.	511-03-5
Molecular Formula	C30H52
Molecular Weight	412.74 g/mol
Synonyms	8,14-Seco-5α-gammacerane; 5α-Gammacerane, 8,14-seco-; 8,14-Secogammacerane; Gammacerane, 8,14-seco-; (5α)-8,14-Secogammacerane; Seco-gammacerane; Triterpene hydrocarbon 511-03-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 8,14-Seco-5α-Gammacerane is produced and verified under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including results from GC, GC-MS, and HPLC analysis is supplied with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research-grade or custom purity requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97% (Analytical Standard Grade)
Related Substances (GC-MS)	Specification available upon request
Melting Point	Contact for details

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