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Ergocalciferol (D2)

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Ergocalciferol, Calciferol, Ercalciol, Ergosterol irradiated, Irradiated ergosterol, Vitamin D2

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C28H44O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
396.65
Beilstein:
1916682
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164500
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

CofA

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feature

standard type fat soluble vitamin

packaging

ampule of 100 mg

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

color

white to yellowish

mp

114-118 °C (lit.)

application(s)

agriculture
cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
personal care
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products

format

neat

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(C)[C@@H](C)/C=C/[C@@H](C)[C@@]1([H])CC[C@@]([C@]1(C)CCC/2)([H])C2=C\C=C(C[C@@H](O)CC3)/C3=C

InChI

1S/C28H44O/c1-19(2)20(3)9-10-22(5)26-15-16-27-23(8-7-17-28(26,27)6)12-13-24-18-25(29)14-11-21(24)4/h9-10,12-13,19-20,22,25-27,29H,4,7-8,11,14-18H2,1-3,5-6H3/b10-9+,23-12+,24-13-/t20-,22+,25-,26+,27-,28+/m0/s1

InChI key

MECHNRXZTMCUDQ-RKHKHRCZSA-N

Gene Information

human ... VDR(7421)

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Application

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - STOT RE 1 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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G Jones et al.
Physiological reviews, 78(4), 1193-1231 (1998-10-28)
The important reactions that occur to the vitamin D molecule and the important reactions involved in the expression of the final active form of vitamin D are reviewed in a critical manner. After an overview of the metabolism of vitamin
H A Bischoff et al.
The Histochemical journal, 33(1), 19-24 (2001-05-16)
Growing evidence suggests that intracellular vitamin D receptors are present in skeletal muscle tissue mediating vitamin D hormone response. The aim of the work reported here was to investigate the in situ expression of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptor in human skeletal
Amanda J Samanek et al.
The Medical journal of Australia, 184(7), 338-341 (2006-04-06)
To examine the influence of geographical and seasonal factors on duration of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure of skin to produce recommended vitamin D levels without producing erythema. An ecological study using daily Ultraviolet Index (UVI) data collected in major
H A Bischoff-Ferrari et al.
Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 19(2), 265-269 (2004-02-19)
Intracellular 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D receptor (VDR) is expressed in human skeletal muscle tissue. However, it is unknown whether VDR expression in vivo is related to age or vitamin D status, or whether VDR expression differs between skeletal muscle groups. We investigated
Pentti Tuohimaa et al.
International journal of cancer, 108(1), 104-108 (2003-11-18)
Vitamin D inhibits the development and growth of prostate cancer cells. Epidemiologic results on serum vitamin D levels and prostate cancer risk have, however, been inconsistent. We conducted a longitudinal nested case-control study on Nordic men (Norway, Finland and Sweden)

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