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(24R)-24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3

≥98% (vitamin + pre-vitamin, HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(24R)-,24,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol, Secalciferol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H44O3
CAS Number:
55721-11-4
Molecular Weight:
416.64
Beilstein:
4567039
MDL number:
MFCD00941417
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
PubChem Substance ID:
57647691
NACRES:
NA.79

biological source

synthetic

Assay

≥98% (vitamin + pre-vitamin, HPLC)

form

powder or crystals

color

colorless to white

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[H][C@@]1(CC[C@@]2([H])C(\CCC[C@]12C)=C\C=C3\C[C@@H](O)CCC3=C)[C@H](C)CC[C@@H](O)C(C)(C)O

InChI

1S/C27H44O3/c1-18-8-12-22(28)17-21(18)11-10-20-7-6-16-27(5)23(13-14-24(20)27)19(2)9-15-25(29)26(3,4)30/h10-11,19,22-25,28-30H,1,6-9,12-17H2,2-5H3/b20-10+,21-11-/t19-,22+,23-,24+,25-,27-/m1/s1

InChI key

FCKJYANJHNLEEP-XRWYNYHCSA-N

General description

(24R)-24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 or secalciferol is produced in kidney. It is the one of the most active form of vitamin D and an essential circulating vitamin D3 metabolite.

Application

(24R)-24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 has been used to assess its function(s) compared with that of 1α,25(OH)2D3, during osteoblastic differentiation of primary human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs).

Biochem/physiol Actions

(24R)-24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 plays an essential role in calcium and phosphorus homeostasis. (24R)-24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 along with 1α,25(OH)2D3 stimulates bone metabolism.
Cholecalciferol is an inactive form of vitamin D3 which undergoes various levels of hydroxylation to form active vitamin D3 analogs. 1α-Hydroxyvitamin D3 (alfacalcidol) is a synthetic analog that is metabolized to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, the biologically active form of vitamin D3. Other analogues of cholecalciferol result from different hydroxylations. 24R,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 is a catabolite of 25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 and a putative regulator of developmental bone formation. 24R,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 is a substrate for renal 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 1 α-hydroxylase. 24R,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 is an endogenous regulator of apo A-I synthesis through a VDR-independent signaling mechanism and an inhibitor of Pi-induced apoptosis through Ca2+, PLD, and PLC signaling and through LPA-LPA1/3-G(αi)-PI(3)K-mdm2-mediated p53 degradation.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

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Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311,H330,H372

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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Kent R Wehmeier et al.
Life sciences, 88(1-2), 110-116 (2010-11-11)
Ligands for the vitamin D receptor (VDR) regulate apolipoprotein A-I (apo A-I) gene expression in a tissue-specific manner. The vitamin D metabolite 24, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (24, 25-(OH)(2)D(3)) has been shown to possess unique biological effects. To determine if 24, 25-(OH)(2)D(3) modulates
Thomas U Ahearn et al.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology, 21(6), 969-979 (2012-04-28)
Malfunctioning of the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC)/β-catenin signaling pathway is both an early and common event in sporadic colorectal cancer. To assess the potential of APC/β-catenin signaling pathway markers as treatable, preneoplastic biomarkers of risk for colorectal neoplasms, we conducted
Thomas Edouard et al.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 97(4), 1243-1249 (2012-02-10)
Several studies suggest that 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D [24,25(OH)₂D] may have an effect on bone mass and metabolism. We evaluated the relationship between serum 24,25(OH)₂D levels and bone density and bone metabolism in children with a primary bone disorder-osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). The
Helen L Henry
Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism, 25(4), 531-541 (2011-08-30)
Fundamental to understanding the way in which perturbations in the vitamin D endocrine system can affect human health is an appreciation of the steps involved in the production of the well-recognized active hormonal form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3). Thus this paper focuses
Hulya Taskapan
International urology and nephrology, 44(4), 1135-1144 (2012-04-03)
Deficiency of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D [1,25(OH)(2)D] and excessive fibroblast growth factor (FGF23) are suggested to be associated with increased mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Generally, 24-hydroxylation has been considered the first step in the degradation pathway of 1,25(OH)(2)D
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