Alfacalcidol
SIAL/A0325450 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 1α-Hydroxyvitamin D3; 1α-Hydroxycholecalciferol; Alfacalcidol
CAS Number: 41294-56-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C27H44O2
Molecular Weight: 400.64
MDL Number: MFCD00868328
Linear Formula: C27H44O2
Product Type: Chemical
agency | EP |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
biological source | synthetic |
form | solid |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C27H44O2/c1-18(2)8-6-9 |
InChI key | OFHCOWSQAMBJIW-AVJTYSNKSA |
manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
Quality Level | 100 |
SMILES string | CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC |
storage temp. | −20°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
liquid chromatography (LC): suitable |
Application: | Alfacalcidol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in bulk and tablet dosage forms using spectrophotometric technique. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Synthetic vitamin D3 analog that is metabolized to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalcif |
Caution: | Please find SDS provided by EDQM here. . |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the authority of the issuing pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing pharmacopoeia. Alfacalcidol is an active metabolite of vitamin D, used as a vitamin supplement due to it longer half-life. It is found to be effective in regulating calcium balance/bone metabolism. |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
Packaging: | Unit quantity: 15 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
Symbol | GHS06 |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H300 |
Precautionary statements | P301 + P310 + P330 |
RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGI |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |