Description

C26 Triaromatic Sterane CAS NO 80382-29-2 is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon biomarker of significant interest in geochemical and environmental analysis. Its unique molecular structure serves as a critical diagnostic tool for assessing thermal maturity and organic matter source in petroleum systems. This compound is essential for research and analytical laboratories specializing in petroleum geochemistry, environmental forensics, and advanced material science.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Analysis: Used as a key standard for evaluating the thermal maturity and depositional environment of crude oils and source rocks.
• Petroleum Exploration & Reservoir Characterization: Aids in oil-oil and oil-source rock correlation studies to understand hydrocarbon migration and accumulation.
• Environmental Forensics: Employed as a tracer to identify the source and fate of petroleum hydrocarbons in contaminated soil and water samples.
• Organic Geochemistry Research: Serves as a reference compound in academic and industrial research for studying diagenetic and catagenetic pathways.
• Analytical Method Development: Used as a calibration standard in Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and other chromatographic techniques.
• High-Purity Reference Material: Supplied to certified laboratories for quality control and assurance in hydrocarbon analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	C26 Triaromatic Sterane
CAS No.	80382-29-2
Molecular Formula	C26H32
Molecular Weight	344.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Triaromatic Sterane C26; 24-Ethyl-5α(H)-cholestane, Aromatized Isomer; 24-Ethylcholestane Triaromatic Sterane; C26 Triaromatic Steroid Hydrocarbon; Petroleum Biomarker C26; 80382-29-2; TA Sterane C26
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Quality Control

Every batch of C26 Triaromatic Sterane is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards for high-purity reference materials. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results 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). Keep the container sealed to prevent contamination and minimize exposure to air.

Specification

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

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