Description

(8α,9β,13α,14β,17α,18β)-21,21-Dimethyl-29,30-Dinorgammacerane is a high-purity, structurally defined gammacerane derivative, a class of compounds significant in geochemical and biochemical research. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and synthetic intermediate for advanced analytical and developmental work. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments specializing in organic geochemistry, biomarker analysis, and the synthesis of complex triterpenoid frameworks.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Standard: Used as a high-purity reference material in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for the identification and quantification of gammacerane derivatives in petroleum, shale, and sediment samples.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of more complex pentacyclic triterpenoids and their analogues in pharmaceutical and materials research.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating the biosynthesis, biological activity, and metabolic pathways of triterpenoid compounds.
• Analytical Method Development: Acts as a calibration standard for developing and validating advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods in analytical laboratories.
• Petroleum Geochemistry: Critical for maturity and depositional environment assessments in oil and gas exploration.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(8α,9β,13α,14β,17α,18β)-21,21-Dimethyl-29,30-Dinorgammacerane
CAS No.	50657-17-5
Molecular Formula	C30H52
Molecular Weight	412.74 g/mol
Synonyms	21,21-Dimethyl-29,30-dinorgammacerane; Dinorgammacerane; Gammacerane derivative; 8α,9β,13α,14β,17α,18β-Hexahydro-21,21-dimethylgammacerane; Triterpenoid reference standard; Pentacyclic triterpane
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Quality Control

Our (8α,9β,13α,14β,17α,18β)-21,21-Dimethyl-29,30-Dinorgammacerane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC to ensure structural identity and high chemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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