Vitamin D3 is the vitamin that mediates intestinal calcium absorbtion, bone calcium metabolism and probably, muscle activity. It occurs in and is isolated from fish liver oils. Vitamin D acts through a receptor that is a member of the ligand-dependent transcription factor superfamily. It modulates the proliferation and differentiation of both normal and cancer cells. It also 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.
SKU | RCLST540676 |
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CAS number | 67-97-0 |
Molecular Formula | C27H44O |
Catalog Number | RCLST540676 |
Chemical Name | Vitamin D3 |
Synonyms | (3β,5Z,7E)-9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-trien-3-ol; Cholecalciferol; Duphafral D3 1000; Delsterol; Deparal; Ebivit; Oleovitamin D3; Provitina; Ricketon; Vi-De3; Videkhol; Vigorsan; Vitamin D3; Vitinc Dan-Dee-3; |
Molecular Weight | 384.64 |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethanol (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Sparingly) |
Stability | Temperature Sensitive |
Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
Storage Condition | Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere |
Shipping Info | *eh* Dry Ice Dangerous Goods |