Vitamin D3
Biological Activity
Precursor of calcifediol (Cat. No. 4036). Naturally occurring form of vitamin D; predominantly active form found in humans.
Technical Data
| M. Wt | 384.64 |
| Formula | C27H44O |
| Storage | Store at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 67-97-0 |
| PubChem ID | 5280795 |
| InChI Key | QYSXJUFSXHHAJI-YRZJJWOYSA-N |
| Smiles | C[C@@](CCC2)3[C@](CC[C@@H]3[C@@H](CCCC(C)C)C)([H])/C2=C/C=C(C[C@@H](O)CC1)\C1=C |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 19.23 | 50 | |
| ethanol | 38.46 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 384.64. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 2.6 mL | 13 mL | 26 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.52 mL | 2.6 mL | 5.2 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.26 mL | 1.3 mL | 2.6 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.05 mL | 0.26 mL | 0.52 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Welsh et al (2003) Vitamin D-3 receptor as a target for breast cancer prevention. J.Nutr. 133 2425S PMID: 12840219
Lane (2010) Vitamin D and systemic lupus erythematosus: bones, muscles, and joints. Curr.Rheumatol.Rep. 12 259 PMID: 20429045
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2 Citations for Vitamin D3
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Vitamin D3 include:
Lu et al (2016) Generation of serotonin neurons from human pluripotent stem cells. Nat Biotechnol 34 89 PMID: 26655496
Karadottir et al (2015) Cyclic mechanical stretch down-regulates cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide expression and activates a pro-inflammatory response in human bronchial epithelial cells. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 3 e1483 PMID: 26664810
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