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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Vitamin D2, 97+%

Product Code. 10125413
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Quantity:
1 g
5 g
Packaging:
Glass bottle

Description

Vitamin D2, or Ergocalciferol, CAS # 50-14-6, a fat-soluble hormone that is important for calcium and phosphorus absorption and metabolism.

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
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 50-14-6
Molecular Formula C28H44O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 396.66
MDL Number MFCD00166988,MFCD11656674
InChI Key MECHNRXZTMCUDQ-VLOQVYPSSA-N
Synonym ergocalciferol, vitamin d2, calciferol, viosterol, oleovitamin d2, ercalciol, ergorone, detalup, condocaps, crystallina
PubChem CID 134129658
IUPAC Name (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
SMILES 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

Specifications

Absorbance 460 to 490 (265nm, EtOH 96%)
Melting Point 115.0°C to 119.0°C
Color Beige to White
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 97.0 to 103% (HPLC)
Packaging Glass bottle
Quantity 1 g
Merck Index 15, 10215
Specific Rotation Condition +82.00 (25.00°C c=3,in acetone)
Specific Rotation + 82.00
Solubility Information Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in common organic solvents
Formula Weight 396.65
Percent Purity 97+%
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Vitamin D2, 99%
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Vitamin D2
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Acute toxicity Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H330-Fatal if inhaled.
  • H372-Causes damage to organs.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

RUO – Research Use Only

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