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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
• Beilstein: 2339331
• MDL number: MFCD00078131
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749357

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: cholecalciferol
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 83-86 °C (lit.)
• application(s): 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

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 for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard and standard stock solutions for the assay, identification and performance tests according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):

• Cholecalciferol
• Cholecalciferol Tablets
• Cholecalciferol Solution

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.

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

USP issued SDS can be found here.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: 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 Code: 6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable