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Alfacalcidol for system suitability

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1α-Hydroxyvitamin D3, 1α-Hydroxycholecalciferol, Alfacalcidol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H44O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
400.64
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

biological source

synthetic

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

Agency

EP

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable
liquid chromatography (LC): suitable

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2\C(CCC[C@]12C)=C\C=C3\C[C@@H](O)C[C@H](O)C3=C

InChI

1S/C27H44O2/c1-18(2)8-6-9-19(3)24-13-14-25-21(10-7-15-27(24,25)5)11-12-22-16-23(28)17-26(29)20(22)4/h11-12,18-19,23-26,28-29H,4,6-10,13-17H2,1-3,5H3/b21-11+,22-12-/t19-,23-,24-,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1

InChI key

OFHCOWSQAMBJIW-AVJTYSNKSA-N

Gene Information

human ... VDR(7421)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Synthetic vitamin D3 analog that is metabolized to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol. Inhibits bone resorption and stimulates bone formation. Supresses parathyroid hormone secretion by bovine parathyroid cells.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Vitamin D and metabolites measurement by tandem mass spectrometry
van den Ouweland JMW, et al.
Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders, 14(2), 159-184 (2013)
Siobhan O'Donnell et al.
Journal of bone and mineral metabolism, 26(6), 531-542 (2008-11-04)
Our objective was to conduct a systematic review on the benefits and harms of calcitriol and alfacalcidol in the reduction of fracture and fall risk. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing these agents to placebo or calcium and reporting fracture and
Noboru Kubodera
Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry, 9(12), 1416-1422 (2009-11-26)
Many readers may have only a vague idea about vitamin D. This is made complicated, in part, because it is also expressed with suffixes such as vitamin D(2) or vitamin D(3). Otherwise the prefix of "active" is also occasionally used.
Novel approach for the determination of alfacalcidol in bulk and tablet dosage form using spectrophotometric method
Saeed-Ul-Hassan S, et al.
Latin American Journal of Pharmacy, 32(5), 784-788 (2013)
R M Francis
Calcified tissue international, 60(1), 111-114 (1997-01-01)
: There is a decline in serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)2D), and calcium absorption with advancing age, which may lead to secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone loss. Studies show a relationship between serum 25OHD and bone density

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