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Cholecalciferol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): (+)-Vitamin D₃, 7-Dehydrocholesterol activated, Activated 7-dehydrocholesterol, Calciol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₇H₄₄O
• CAS Number: 67-97-0
• Molecular Weight: 384.64
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749357
• MDL number: MFCD00078131
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 2339331
• eCl@ss: 34058003

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: cholecalciferol
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 83-86 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: CC(C)CCC[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/C27H44O/c1-19(2)8-6-9-21(4)25-15-16-26-22(10-7-17-27(25,26)5)12-13-23-18-24(28)14-11-20(23)3/h12-13,19,21,24-26,28H,3,6-11,14-18H2,1-2,4-5H3/b22-12+,23-13-/t21-,24+,25-,26+,27-/m1/s1
• InChI key: QYSXJUFSXHHAJI-YRZJJWOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... VDR(7421)

Description

General description

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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

Cholecalciferol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Cholecalciferol Solution
• Cholecalciferol Capsules
• Cholecalciferol Tablets
• Cholecalciferol Chewable Gels
• Calcium with Vitamin D Tablets
• Oil-Soluble Vitamins Preparation

Biochem/physiol Actions

Vitamin D acts through a receptor that is a member of the ligand-dependent transcription factor superfamily. Modulates the proliferation and differentiation of both normal and cancer cells. Has antiproliferative and antimetastatic effects on breast, colon, and prostate cancer cells. Activated vitamin D receptors in intestine and bone maintain calcium absorbance and homeostasis.

Vitamin D acts through a receptor that modulates the proliferation and differentiation of both normal and cancer cells.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H300 + H310 + H330,H372
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P262 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P314
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - STOT RE 1 Oral
• Storage Class: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable