Description
Cholecalciferol is a naturally occuring form of vitamin D. Reported that upon metabolic activation, Cholecalciferol induces cell differentiation and prevents proliferation of cancer cells. Cholecalciferol is an activator of VDR.
Applications
An unhydroxylated form of vitamin D3
Appearance
Crystalline powder
Synonyms
Vitamin D3; Activated 7-dehydrocholesterol; Calciol
Molecular Formula
C27H44O
Melting Point
83-86° C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in 100% ethanol trimethyl pentane, fatty oils or acetone
Boiling Point
496.4° C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
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