Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), powder
Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED
Synonyms:
Vitamin D3, Colecalciferol
Vitamin D3 is the naturally occuring form of vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 mediates intestinal calcium absorption, bone metabolism, and probably muscle activity. It acts as a hormone precursor since it requires two stages of metabolism: first to 25-hydroxycholecalciferol; then to 1 , 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol.
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.
Soluble in ethanol, acetone, ether, chloroform; insoluble in water. Practically insoluble in water: soluble in the usual organic solvents; slightly soluble in vegetable oils.
Vitamin D3 is the naturally occuring form of vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 mediates intestinal calcium absorption, bone metabolism, and probably muscle activity. It acts as a hormone precursor since it requires two stages of metabolism: first to 25-hydroxycholecalciferol; then to 1 , 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol.
Formula:
C₂₇H₄₄O MW: 384.65 g/mol |
MDL Number:
MFCD00078131 CAS Number: 67-97-0 UN: 2811 ADR: 6.1,II |
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