Substance
ID:399133
Names and Identifiers
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
ViosterolVio DVitamin D2RadiostolRadsterinErgocalciferolVitavel-DCalciferolErgosterol Irradiated(+)-Vitamin D2(3β,5Z,7E,22E)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,7,10(19),22-tetraen-3-olOleovitamin D2Ercalciol
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Properties
Physical Property
Solubility
Ethanol
Methanol
Chloroform
Acetone
DMSO
Apperance
White Solid
Melting Point
115-118°C
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Safety Information
MSDS Link
Storage Condition
Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer
Molecule Details
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.
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Crowfoot, D., et al.: Nature, 162, 608 (1938)
• Suda, et al.: Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 35, 182 (1938)
• Knudson, B., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 124, 287 (1938)
• Huber, B., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 149, 125 (1938)