Description

17Alpha(H),21Alpha(H)-30-Norhopane is a high-purity, structurally defined pentacyclic triterpane belonging to the hopane series. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and biomarker in advanced geochemical and environmental analysis. It is primarily utilized by research laboratories, petrochemical companies, and environmental testing facilities for precise identification and quantification in complex organic matrices.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Analysis: Used as a key internal or external standard for characterizing crude oils, source rocks, and sediments to assess thermal maturity and depositional environment.
• Petroleum Exploration & Reservoir Geochemistry: Essential for oil-oil and oil-source rock correlation studies to understand migration pathways and reservoir connectivity.
• Environmental Forensics: Acts as a diagnostic tracer for identifying the source and weathering of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination in soil and water.
• Organic Geochemistry Research: A fundamental compound for method development and calibration in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of terpanes.
• Reference Material Production: Sourced by manufacturers of certified reference materials (CRMs) and analytical standards for the energy and environmental sectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	17Alpha(H),21Alpha(H)-30-Norhopane
CAS No.	81600-07-9
Molecular Formula	C29H50
Molecular Weight	398.71 g/mol
Synonyms	30-Norhopane; 17α(H),21α(H)-30-Norhopane; 30-Nor-17α(H),21α(H)-hopane; 17α(H),21α(H)-30-Norhopane (C29H50); C29 17α(H),21α(H)-30-Norhopane; Hopane, 30-nor-; 30-Nor-17α-hopane; 17α(H)-30-Norhopane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 17Alpha(H),21Alpha(H)-30-Norhopane is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity, which are paramount for its use as a reference standard. Identity and purity are confirmed by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results 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, well-ventilated area. For long-term stability, store under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC-MS)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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