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Name:
Cholecalciferol
C.A.S #:
67-97-0
Synonyms:
9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-trien-3beta-ol; Cholecalciferol
Molecular Structure:
Molecular formula:
C27H44O
Molecular weight :
384.64
Assay:
97.0-103.0%
Quality Standards:
USP30
Cholecalciferol contains not
less than 97.0 percent and not more than 103.0 percent of C27H44O.
Characteristic:
Colorless crystal powder.
Melting point:
82-87°C
Alpha:
105° (c=0.8, EtOH 25°C)
Water solubility:
Soluble in alcohol, ether,
acetone, chloroform and vegetable oil, and do not dissolve in water.
Function and Usage:
Cholecalciferol reduces calcium loss from bones and increases the
production of normal healthy bone in patients with osteoporosis. |
