Alfacalcidol, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 41294-56-8; 1-Hydroxycholecalciferol; (1R,3S,5Z)-5-[(2E)-2-[(1R,3aS,7aR)-7a-Methyl-1-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-4-methylidenecyclohexane-1,3-diol

MDL: MFCD00868328
CAS Number: 41294-56-8
Compound CID: 5282181

Product Size

5 mg; 10 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Alfacalcidol, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an analogue of vitamin D. The molecular weight of the compound is 400.64, and its molecular formula is C₂₇H₄₄O₂.

Molecular Weight

400.64

Molecular Formula

C₂₇H₄₄O₂

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 70 mg/mL (174.72 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 70 mg/mL (174.72 mM)

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

Alfacalcidol can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of conditions such as osteoporosis, renal osteodystrophy, and hypoparathyroidism.