"Cholecalciferol, pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP, PhEur and BP"

Synonyms: Vitamin D3; (+)-Vitamin D₃; 7-Dehydrocholesterol activated; Activated 7-dehydrocholesterol; Calciol

Formula: C₂₇H₄₄O

Formula Weight: 384.64

CAS No.: 67-97-0

General description: This certified reference material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO Guide 34.

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.