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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Vitamin D2, 97+%
Vitamin D2, or Ergocalciferol, CAS # 50-14-6, a fat-soluble hormone that is important for calcium and phosphorus absorption and metabolism.
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 422630050
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is a form of vitamin D, a fat-soluble hormone found in food sources
- Vitamin D is important for calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, and can play a role in many biological processes including cell growth
- Vitamin D2 has a lower binding affinity than Vitamin D3 for vitamin D binding protein
Applications
- Research studies show that Vitamin D2 treatment in rats inhibits bladder tumor promotion
- Studies show that the treatment of lung carcinoma cells with vitamin D2 in vitro resulted in increased ACE2 protein levels
- Vitamin D2 has been seen to interfere with prion protein oligomerization in vitro
Specifications
Vitamin D2 | |
50-14-6 | |
115.0°C to 119.0°C | |
Authentic | |
Glass bottle | |
MFCD00166988,MFCD11656674 | |
15, 10215 | |
+ 82.00 | |
Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in common organic solvents | |
CC(C)[C@@H](C)\C=C\[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2\C(CCC[C@]12C)=C\C=C1/C[C@@H](O)CCC1=C | |
396.66 | |
396.65 | |
Powder |
99% | |
460 to 490 (265nm, EtOH 96%) | |
Beige to White | |
97.0 to 103% (HPLC) | |
C28H44O | |
5 g | |
+82.00 (25.00°C c=3,in acetone) | |
ergocalciferol, vitamin d2, calciferol, viosterol, oleovitamin d2, ercalciol, ergorone, detalup, condocaps, crystallina | |
MECHNRXZTMCUDQ-VLOQVYPSSA-N | |
(1S)-3-[2-[(1S,7aR)-1-[(2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-7a-methyl-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-4-methylidenecyclohexan-1-ol | |
134129658 | |
97+% |
Chemical Identifiers
50-14-6 | |
396.66 | |
MECHNRXZTMCUDQ-VLOQVYPSSA-N | |
134129658 | |
CC(C)[C@@H](C)\C=C\[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2\C(CCC[C@]12C)=C\C=C1/C[C@@H](O)CCC1=C |
C28H44O | |
MFCD00166988,MFCD11656674 | |
ergocalciferol, vitamin d2, calciferol, viosterol, oleovitamin d2, ercalciol, ergorone, detalup, condocaps, crystallina | |
(1S)-3-[2-[(1S,7aR)-1-[(2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-7a-methyl-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-4-methylidenecyclohexan-1-ol |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
GHS P Statement
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air
GHS Signal Word: Danger
EINECSNumber : 200-014-9
RTECSNumber : KE1050000
TSCA : TSCA
RUO – Research Use Only