Calciferol (Vitamin D2), VDR receptor activator (ab143588)
Key features and details
- VDR receptor activator. Active cholecalciferol metabolite.
- CAS Number: 50-14-6
- Purity: > 91%
- Soluble in ethanol and in DMSO
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Calciferol (Vitamin D2), VDR receptor activator -
Description
VDR receptor activator. Active cholecalciferol metabolite. -
Biological description
VDR receptor activator. Active cholecalciferol (ab143594) metabolite. Induces cell differentiation and shows antitumor effects. Shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-ischemic and cardioprotective effects in vivo. Orally active. -
Purity
> 91% -
CAS Number
50-14-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(1S,3Z)-3-[(2E)-2-[(1R,7aR)-1-[(E,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 -
Molecular weight
396.64 -
Molecular formula
C28H44O -
PubChem identifier
11003810 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol and in DMSO -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CC(C)C(C)C=CC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCCC2=CC=C3CC(CCC3=C)O)C -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas