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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Vitamin D2, 97+%
Vitamin D2, or Ergocalciferol, CAS # 50-14-6, a fat-soluble hormone that is important for calcium and phosphorus absorption and metabolism. | CAS: 50-14-6 | C28H44O | 396.66 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 422630010
836.66 NOK valid until 2025-12-31
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Quantity | 1 g |
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Packaging | Glass bottle |
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Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is a form of vitamin D, a fat-soluble hormone found in food sources
- Vitamin D is important for calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, and can play a role in many biological processes including cell growth
- Vitamin D2 has a lower binding affinity than Vitamin D3 for vitamin D binding protein
Applications
- Research studies show that Vitamin D2 treatment in rats inhibits bladder tumor promotion
- Studies show that the treatment of lung carcinoma cells with vitamin D2 in vitro resulted in increased ACE2 protein levels
- Vitamin D2 has been seen to interfere with prion protein oligomerization in vitro

Chemical Identifiers
50-14-6 | |
396.66 | |
MECHNRXZTMCUDQ-VLOQVYPSSA-N | |
134129658 | |
CC(C)[C@@H](C)\C=C\[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2\C(CCC[C@]12C)=C\C=C1/C[C@@H](O)CCC1=C |
C28H44O | |
MFCD00166988,MFCD11656674 | |
ergocalciferol, vitamin d2, calciferol, viosterol, oleovitamin d2, ercalciol, ergorone, detalup, condocaps, crystallina | |
(1S)-3-[2-[(1S,7aR)-1-[(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 |
Specifications
50-14-6 | |
115.0°C to 119.0°C | |
Authentic | |
Glass bottle | |
MFCD00166988,MFCD11656674 | |
15, 10215 | |
+ 82.00 | |
Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in common organic solvents | |
CC(C)[C@@H](C)\C=C\[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2\C(CCC[C@]12C)=C\C=C1/C[C@@H](O)CCC1=C | |
396.66 | |
396.65 | |
Powder |
460 to 490 (265nm, EtOH 96%) | |
Beige to White | |
97.0 to 103% (HPLC) | |
C28H44O | |
1 g | |
+82.00 (25.00°C c=3,in acetone) | |
ergocalciferol, vitamin d2, calciferol, viosterol, oleovitamin d2, ercalciol, ergorone, detalup, condocaps, crystallina | |
MECHNRXZTMCUDQ-VLOQVYPSSA-N | |
(1S)-3-[2-[(1S,7aR)-1-[(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 | |
134129658 | |
97+% | |
Vitamin D2, 99% |
Safety and Handling
- Vitamin D2
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
Hazard Statement
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
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