Cholecalciferol
USP/1131009 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: (+)-Vitamin D3; 7-Dehydrocholesterol activated; Activated 7-dehydrocholesterol; Calciol
CAS Number: 67-97-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C27H44O
Molecular Weight: 384.64
MDL Number: MFCD00078131
Linear Formula: C27H44O
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | cholecalciferol |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C27H44O/c1-19(2)8-6-9- |
| InChI key | QYSXJUFSXHHAJI-YRZJJWOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 83-86 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@@]1([ |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Cholecalciferol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Cholecalciferol Solution • Cholecalciferol Capsules • Cholecalciferol Tablets • Cholecalciferol Chewable Gels • Calcium with Vitamin D Tablets • Oil-Soluble Vitamins Preparation |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Vitamin D acts through a receptor that is a member of the ligand-dependent transcription factor superfamily. Modulates the proliferation and differentiation of both normal and cancer cells. Has antiproliferative and antimetastatic effects on breast, colon, and prostate cancer cells. Activated vitamin D receptors in intestine and bone maintain calcium absorbance and homeostasis. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Vitamin D acts through a receptor that modulates the proliferation and differentiation of both normal and cancer cells. |
| 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 ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS06,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H300 + H310 + H330 - H372 |
| Precautionary statements | P260 - P262 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P314 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 83-86 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |



