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Alfacalcidol

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Alfacalcidol | CAS No. 41294-56-8 | Additional VDR-like Receptor Compounds
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Description: Prodrug of vitamin D3 (Cat. No. 4156)
Alternative Names: 1-Hydroxycholecalciferol

Chemical Name: (1α,3β,5Z,7E)-9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-triene-1,3-diol

Purity: ≥97%

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Biological Activity

Alfacalcidol is a metabolite and prodrug of vitamin D3 (Cat. No. 4156). Improves mechanical bone strength and bone mass; suppresses osteoclastic bone resorption in vivo.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
400.64
Formula:
C27H44O2
Solubility:
Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO and to 100 mM in ethanol
Purity:
≥97%
Storage:
Store at -20°C
CAS No:
41294-56-8

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Background References

  1. Alfacalcidol inhibits bone resorption and stmulates formation in an ovariectomized rat model of osteoporosis: Distinct actions from estrogen.
    Shiraishi et al.
    Journal of Bone and Mineral Research., 2000;15:770

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