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Cholecalciferol / Vitamin D3
Description
A form of vitamin D in fortified milk. Upon metabolic activation, induces cell differentiation and prevents proliferation of cancer cells. Along with dietary calcium, reduces the risk of colon cancer.
Specifications
Cas No. 67-97-0
Product ID C2956
Product Name Cholecalciferol / Vitamin D3
Chemical Name (3b,5Z,7E)-9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-trien-3-ol
Synonym oleovitamin D3; colecalciferol
Formula Wt. 384.64
Melting Point 82oC-87oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Insoluble in water. Soluble in most organic solvents.
Store Temp -20oC
Ship Temp Ambient
References Garland, C., Garland F.C. Int. J. Epidemiol. 9:227-231 (1980). Mehta, R.G., Moriarty, R.M., Mehta, R.R., et al. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 89:212-218 (1997).
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