Description

17Beta(H),21Beta(H)-22Rs-Bishomohopane is a high-purity, structurally defined pentacyclic triterpenoid compound, specifically a bishomohopane. This compound is of significant value as a critical biomarker and reference standard in advanced analytical research. It is primarily required by laboratories and research institutions engaged in geochemical analysis, petroleum exploration, and environmental forensics for the precise identification and quantification of organic matter origins.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Analysis: Used as a reference standard in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for studying the maturity and source of crude oils and sedimentary organic matter.
• Petroleum Exploration & Characterization: Essential for fingerprinting petroleum reservoirs and understanding depositional environments by analyzing hopanoid distributions.
• Environmental Forensics: Serves as a diagnostic tool for tracing the source and fate of hydrocarbon contamination in soil and water.
• Organic Geochemistry Research: A key compound in academic and industrial research investigating diagenetic pathways and the transformation of biological precursors into geological hydrocarbons.
• Reference Material Production: Used by certified reference material (CRM) manufacturers to prepare calibrated standards for instrument calibration and method validation.
• Phytochemical & Biological Studies: Investigated for its presence and role in certain plants and bacteria, contributing to studies in natural product chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	17Beta(H),21Beta(H)-22Rs-Bishomohopane
CAS No.	53584-62-6
Molecular Formula	C32H56
Molecular Weight	440.79 g/mol
Synonyms	22R-Bishomohopane; 17β(H),21β(H)-22R-Bishomohopane; 22R-17β(H),21β(H)-Bishomohopane; 17β(H),21β(H)-Bishomohopane (22R); C32 17β(H),21β(H)-Hopane; 22R-C32 ββ-Hopane; 22R-Bishomohopane (ββ); 17β,21β-Bishomohopane (22R)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 17Beta(H),21Beta(H)-22Rs-Bishomohopane is synthesized and purified under controlled conditions to ensure exceptional chemical integrity and isotopic fidelity, critical for biomarker applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation (e.g., by NMR, GC-MS), and chromatographic profile is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider keeping the container under an inert atmosphere to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (GC-MS)	Conforms to reference
Purity (GC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (22R)	≥ 98% (by GC-MS or NMR)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, hexane

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