Description

17Beta(H), 21A(H)-28,30-Bisnorhopane is a high-purity, structurally defined hopanoid compound, a class of pentacyclic triterpenoids found in geological and biological systems. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and biomarker for analytical research and quality control in specialized fields. It is essential for laboratories and industries requiring precise molecular identification and quantification. Primary users include geochemical research institutions, environmental monitoring agencies, and advanced analytical service providers.

Application

• Geochemical Biomarker Analysis: Used as a key reference standard in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for identifying and quantifying hopanoids in crude oils, source rocks, and sediments to assess thermal maturity and organic matter origin.
• Environmental Forensics: Employed in tracing petroleum contamination and biodegradation processes in soil and water samples by serving as a specific molecular marker.
• Organic Geochemistry Research: Acts as an essential tool in academic and industrial research for studying the diagenetic pathways of organic matter and paleoenvironmental reconstruction.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Potential use as a high-purity standard in the characterization of complex natural product extracts and related synthetic intermediates.
• Quality Control for Reference Material Producers: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical instruments and validating methods in contract research organizations (CROs) and testing laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	17Beta(H), 21A(H)-28,30-Bisnorhopane
CAS No.	83377-28-0
Molecular Formula	C28H48
Molecular Weight	384.68 g/mol
Synonyms	28,30-Bisnorhopane; 17β(H),21α(H)-28,30-Bisnorhopane; 28,30-Dinorhopane; 17β(H),21α(H)-30-Norhopane; Hopanoid C28; Geochemical Biomarker C28; 28,30-Bisnor-17β(H),21α(H)-hopane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 17Beta(H), 21A(H)-28,30-Bisnorhopane is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing using advanced techniques like GC-MS and HPLC to ensure compliance with industry standards for reference materials. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chromatographic data, and spectroscopic identification are available upon request, supporting your regulatory and research documentation 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (GC-MS)	Conforms to reference retention time and mass spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area Percent)
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area Percent)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0% w/w

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