Vitamin D3-Cholecalciferol

Synonym: Cholecalciferol, Calciol, Vitamin D3, 7-Dehydrocholesteroal activated, Activated 7-dehydrocholesterol

Description: 

Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is a type of vitamin D which is made by the skin when exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D plays a significant role in calcium hemeostasis and metabolism. Cholecalciferol is converted in the liver to 25-hydroxyvitiam D (calcifediol) which is then converted in the kidney to calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D).

Product Specifications:

• Appearance: Colorless powder
• CAS number: 67-97-0
• Empirical Formula: C17H44O
• Molecular Weight: 384.64
• EC Number: 200-673-2
• PubChem Substance ID: 24893192
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• MP: 83-86 ⁰C

Storage:

• Store at 2-4 ⁰C. Protect from light.