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Ergocalciferol

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Calciferol, Ercalciol, Ergosterol irradiated, Irradiated ergosterol, Vitamin D2

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C28H44O
CAS Number:
50-14-6
Molecular Weight:
396.65
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1916682
EC Number:
200-014-9
MDL number:
MFCD00166988
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ergocalciferol

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

color

white

mp

114-118 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(C)[C@@H](C)/C=C/[C@@H](C)[C@@]1([H])CC[C@@]([C@]1(C)CCC/2)([H])C2=C\C=C(C[C@@H](O)CC3)/C3=C

InChI

1S/C28H44O/c1-19(2)20(3)9-10-22(5)26-15-16-27-23(8-7-17-28(26,27)6)12-13-24-18-25(29)14-11-21(24)4/h9-10,12-13,19-20,22,25-27,29H,4,7-8,11,14-18H2,1-3,5-6H3/b10-9+,23-12+,24-13-/t20-,22+,25-,26+,27-,28+/m0/s1

InChI key

MECHNRXZTMCUDQ-RKHKHRCZSA-N

Gene Information

human ... VDR(7421)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS 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. Ergocalciferol is a fat soluble vitamin and one of the two forms of supplemental vitamin D available, which is activated in vivo by hydroxylation.

Application

Ergocalciferol BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Ergocalciferol Injection
  • Paediatric Vitamins A, C and D Oral Drops
  • Calcium and Colecalciferol Chewable Tablets
  • Calcium and Ergocalciferol Tablets
  • Calcium and Ergocalciferol Chewable Tablets
  • Ergocalciferol Tablets
  • Calcium and Colecalciferol Tablets

    • Packaging

    Unit quantity: 500 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
    GHS06,GHS08

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    Danger

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - STOT RE 1 Oral

    Storage Class

    6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

    wgk_germany

    WGK 3

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

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