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Vitamin D2

Catalog No. V676040 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 50-14-6 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer Chembase ID: 39

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1S,3Z)-3-{2-[(1R,3aS,4E,7aR)-1-[(2R,3E,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-7a-methyl-octahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene}-4-methylidenecyclohexan-1-ol
IUPAC Traditional name
ergocalciferol
Synonyms
Vitavel-D
Viosterol
Oleovitamin D2
Radiostol
(3β,5Z,7E,22E)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,7,10(19),22-tetraen-3-ol
Calciferol
Ercalciol
Ergosterol Irradiated
Ergocalciferol
Radsterin
(+)-Vitamin D2
Vio D

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 50-14-6

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 115-118°C
Solubility Acetone
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Ethanol
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
The synthetic form of Vitamin D. Prepared from ergosterol by UV irradiation in a suitable solvent. Commercial solutions are usually made with propylene glycol or sesame oil. Antirachitic.

REFERENCES

  • Knudson, B., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 124, 287 (1938)
  • Huber, B., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 149, 125 (1938)
  • Crowfoot, D., et al.: Nature, 162, 608 (1938)
  • Suda, et al.: Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 35, 182 (1938)