Ercalcitriol

Tocris Bioscience | Catalog # 3970

Active metabolite of vitamin D2
Tocris Bioscience
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Key Product Details

Description

Active metabolite of vitamin D2

Alternative Names

1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2
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Product Description

Active metabolite of vitamin D2. Exhibits equipotent antirachitic activity in rats as calcitriol (Cat. No. 2551).

Product Specifications for Ercalcitriol

Molecular Weight

428.65

Formula

C28H44O3

Storage

Desiccate at -20°C

Purity

≥95% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

(1R,3S,5Z)-4-Methylene-5-[(2E)-2-[(1R,3aS,7aR)-octahydro-1-[(1R,2E)-5-hydroxy-1,4,5-trimethyl-2-hexen-1-yl]-7α-methyl-4H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-1,3-cyclohexanediol

CAS Number

60133-18-8

PubChem ID

9547243

InChI Key

ZGLHBRQAEXKACO-XJRQOBMKSA-N

SMILES

C[C@@](CCC2)3[C@](CC[C@@]([H])3[C@@H](/C=C/[C@H](C)C(C)(O)C)C)([H])/C2=C/C=C(C[C@@H](O)C[C@@H]1O)\C1=C

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
Ethanol 2.14 5

Preparing Stock Solutions for Ercalcitriol

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 428.65.

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
0.05 mM 46.66 mL 233.29 mL 466.58 mL
0.25 mM 9.33 mL 46.66 mL 93.32 mL
0.5 mM 4.67 mL 23.33 mL 46.66 mL
2.5 mM 0.93 mL 4.67 mL 9.33 mL

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Background References

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product. See our Citations tab to view 7 publications citing the usage of this product.

  • Rambeck Biological activity of 1 alpha,25-dihydroxyergocalciferol in rachitic chicks and in rats. Int.J.Vitamin.Nutr.Res.

Product Documents for Ercalcitriol

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Ercalcitriol

For research use only

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