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Cholecalciferol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(+)-Vitamin D3, 7-Dehydrocholesterol activated, Activated 7-dehydrocholesterol, Calciol

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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
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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)

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, 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.

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Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

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Danger

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

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Cholecalciferol Tablets
United States Pharmacopeia, 43(2), 988-988 (2018)
Robert Scragg et al.
Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979), 64(4), 725-730 (2014-07-02)
Previous randomized controlled trials of vitamin D supplementation and blood pressure (BP) mainly have given vitamin D for short periods (<6 months) or at low doses (400 IU per day). This study aims to determine whether long-term high-dose vitamin D
Negar Tabatabaei et al.
The Journal of nutrition, 144(12), 1985-1993 (2014-10-17)
The effects of vitamin D during pregnancy on maternal and neonatal bone health remain unclear. This study was designed to test whether dietary vitamin D dose-dependently affects maternal and neonatal bone health. Female guinea pigs (n = 45; 4 mo
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SKUGTIN
1131009-5X30MG04061838700780