Description

17A(H),21Beta(H)-(22Rs)-Bishomohopane is a high-purity, well-defined hopanoid compound, a class of pentacyclic triterpenoids valued for their stability and structural significance. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and biomarker in advanced geochemical and environmental research, enabling precise analysis and correlation. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and petrochemical companies engaged in organic geochemistry, petroleum exploration, and environmental forensics.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Analysis: Used as a reference standard for identifying and quantifying hopanoids in crude oils, source rocks, and sediments to assess thermal maturity and depositional environments.
• Petroleum Exploration & Correlation: Aids in oil-oil and oil-source rock correlation studies to understand the origin and migration pathways of hydrocarbons.
• Environmental Forensics: Employed as a tracer to identify sources of petroleum contamination in soil and water samples.
• Organic Geochemistry Research: Serves as a key compound in academic and industrial research studying the diagenesis and catagenesis of organic matter.
• Analytical Method Development: Used to calibrate and validate advanced analytical techniques such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
• Reference Material Production: Supplied to manufacturers of certified reference materials (CRMs) for the petrochemical and environmental testing industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	17A(H),21Beta(H)-(22Rs)-Bishomohopane
CAS No.	54352-50-0
Molecular Formula	C32H54
Molecular Weight	438.78 g/mol
Synonyms	22R-Bishomohopane; 17α(H),21β(H)-22R-Bishomohopane; 22R-17α(H),21β(H)-Bishomohopane; C32 17α(H),21β(H)-Hopane (22R); 22R-αβ-Bishomohopane; 22R-C32 αβ-Hopane; (22R)-17α(H),21β(H)-Bishomohopane
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Quality Control

Our 17A(H),21Beta(H)-(22Rs)-Bishomohopane is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, essential for reliable analytical results. Identity and purity are confirmed via advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, analytical methods, and results is provided with each batch to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Purity (GC-MS)	≥ 90%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 2.0%

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