Description

32,33,34,35-Bacteriohopanetetrol is a high-purity, naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid compound, specifically a bacteriohopanepolyol, which serves as a crucial biomarker and structural component in bacterial membranes. Its significance lies in its role as a molecular fossil, providing valuable insights into biogeochemical processes and microbial ecology over geological timescales. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial scientists in geochemistry, environmental science, and microbiology, where it is used for biomarker analysis, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and studying bacterial membrane stability.

Application

• Biomarker Analysis in Geochemistry: Used as a specific tracer for bacterial activity in sediments, soils, and petroleum systems for paleoenvironmental reconstruction.
• Microbial Ecology Research: Employed as a standard in studies investigating the composition and evolution of bacterial membranes, particularly in extremophiles.
• Environmental Forensics: Applied to trace sources of organic matter and understand biodegradation processes in contaminated sites.
• Paleoclimatology Studies: Utilized as a proxy to interpret past climatic conditions and microbial community shifts from core samples.
• Reference Standard Production: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for calibration in GC-MS, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated for its potential biological activities and role in bacterial pathogenicity and symbiosis.

Basic Information

Product Name	32,33,34,35-Bacteriohopanetetrol
CAS No.	51024-98-7
Molecular Formula	C35H62O4
Molecular Weight	546.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Bacteriohopane-32,33,34,35-tetrol; BHPT; 3-Methylhopane-32,33,34,35-tetrol; Tetrahydroxybacteriohopane; Hopanetetrol; Bacterial Hopanoid Tetrol; Geochemical Biomarker Standard; Pentacyclic Triterpenoid Alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 32,33,34,35-Bacteriohopanetetrol is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research and analytical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We ensure compliance with relevant standards for high-purity reference materials and biomarkers. COAs are available upon request.

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 stability, consider storage at 2-8°C. Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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