Description

3β,22-Dihydroxyhopan-29-Oic Acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound belonging to the hopane class, characterized by its specific hydroxylation pattern. This compound serves as a valuable reference standard and intermediate for research and development in life sciences, particularly for studying triterpenoid biosynthesis and biological activity. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of high-purity biochemicals for analytical and synthetic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of hopanoids and related triterpenes in drug discovery and quality control.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or substrate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research involving triterpenoid synthesis.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Acts as a critical analytical standard for the identification and quantification of similar compounds in plant extracts and natural products.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in chemical synthesis projects to create novel derivatives for screening biological activities.
• Quality Control Material: Employed by manufacturers to calibrate equipment and validate analytical methods for purity assessment of triterpenoid products.

Basic Information

Product Name	3β,22-Dihydroxyhopan-29-Oic Acid
CAS No.	5056-33-7
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₅₀O₄
Molecular Weight	474.72 g/mol
Synonyms	3β,22-Dihydroxyhopan-29-oic acid; 22-Hydroxy-3β-hopanoic acid; Hopane-3β,22-diol-29-oic acid; 3β,22-Dihydroxy-29-hopanoic acid; (3β,22ξ)-Hopane-3,22-diol-29-oic Acid; NSC 339008; 29-Hopanoic acid, 3,22-dihydroxy-; A derivative of Hopane
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Quality Control

Our 3β,22-Dihydroxyhopan-29-Oic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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