Description

C27 1-Methyl Triaromatic Sterane is a high-purity, specialized aromatic sterane compound with the CAS number 80382-27-0. This compound serves as a critical biomarker and geochemical standard for advanced petroleum and environmental research, providing unique structural insights into organic matter maturity and source rock depositional environments. It is essential for analytical laboratories, petrochemical research institutions, and environmental scientists engaged in detailed hydrocarbon fingerprinting and advanced organic geochemistry studies.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Analysis: Used as a high-purity reference standard for identifying and quantifying sterane distributions in crude oils and source rock extracts to assess thermal maturity and organic facies.
• Petroleum Exploration & Source Rock Evaluation: A critical tool for oil-oil and oil-source rock correlation studies, helping to determine the origin and migration pathways of hydrocarbons.
• Environmental Forensics: Employed in tracing the source and weathering of petroleum contaminants in soil and water due to its persistent and diagnostic molecular structure.
• Advanced Organic Geochemistry Research: Serves as a key compound in academic and industrial research for understanding diagenetic and catagenetic pathways of sterols in sedimentary basins.
• Analytical Method Development & Calibration: Used to develop and validate sophisticated chromatographic (GC, GC-MS) methods for the separation and detection of complex aromatic sterane isomers.
• Reference Material Production: Supplied to certified reference material (CRM) producers for creating standardized mixtures used in laboratory proficiency testing and quality assurance programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	C27 1-Methyl Triaromatic Sterane
CAS No.	80382-27-0
Molecular Formula	C27H34
Molecular Weight	358.56 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyltriaromatic Sterane C27; Triaromatic Sterane Methyl Derivative; 1-Methyl- (specified isomer); Aromatic Sterane Biomarker; Petroleum Geochemistry Standard; Methylated Aromatic Steroid Hydrocarbon; C27 Triaromatic Sterane Isomer
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Quality Control

Every batch of C27 1-Methyl Triaromatic Sterane is produced and analyzed under stringent quality protocols to ensure the high purity and structural integrity required for precise analytical applications. Our quality commitment includes verification against in-house chromatographic standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and chromatographic profile is provided with each shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

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 material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (GC-MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC-FID)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 5.0% total

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