Description

C28 Triaromatic Sterane CAS NO 80382-33-8 is a high-purity, specialized biomarker compound belonging to the class of aromatic steroids. This compound is of critical importance for geochemical analysis and petroleum exploration, serving as a key indicator for assessing thermal maturity and depositional environments of crude oils and source rocks. It is primarily required by research laboratories, petrochemical companies, and environmental consultancies engaged in advanced organic geochemistry and biomarker studies.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Analysis: Used as a reference standard for identifying and quantifying triaromatic steroids in crude oils and rock extracts to determine thermal maturity.
• Petroleum Exploration & Source Rock Evaluation: Aids in oil-oil and oil-source rock correlation studies to understand the origin and migration history of hydrocarbons.
• Environmental Forensics: Employed in tracing the source and weathering processes of petroleum spills and contaminants in the environment.
• Organic Geochemistry Research: Serves as a critical analytical standard in academic and industrial research for studying diagenetic and catagenetic pathways of steroids.
• Refinery Process Monitoring: Can be used to monitor the composition and changes in biomarkers during refining processes.
• Calibration Standard for GC-MS: Provides a high-purity standard for calibrating Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) systems in specialized laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	C28 Triaromatic Sterane
CAS No.	80382-33-8
Molecular Formula	C28H34
Molecular Weight	370.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Triaromatic Sterane C28; 24-Ethyl-5α(H)-cholestane-3,6,17-trione (related derivative); Aromatic Steroid Hydrocarbon; Petroleum Biomarker C28; Geochemical Standard 80382-33-8; TA Sterane; 5α-Cholestane-3,6,17-trione, 24-ethyl- (parent compound reference)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our C28 Triaromatic Sterane is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for reliable analytical results. Each lot is characterized using advanced techniques including GC-MS, NMR, and HPLC to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials to support your compliance and research needs.

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 under an inert atmosphere if possible to prevent potential degradation. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (GC-MS)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Purity (GC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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