Secalciferol

• CAT Number: I004076
• CAS Number: 55721-11-4
• Molecular Formula: C27H44O3
• Molecular Weight: 416.64
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3R,6R)-6-[(1R,3aS,4E,7aR)-4-[(2Z)-2-[(5S)-5-hydroxy-2-methylidenecyclohexylidene]ethylidene]-7a-methyl-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-inden-1-yl]-2-methylheptane-2,3-diol
• Target: Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor
• Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• InChI: InChI=1S/C27H44O3/c1-18-8-12-22(28)17-21(18)11-10-20-7-6-16-27(5)23(13-14-24(20)27)19(2)9-15-25(29)26(3,4)30/h10-11,19,22-25,28-30H,1,6-9,12-17H2,2-5H3/b20-10+,21-11-/t19-,22+,23-,24+,25-,27-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: FCKJYANJHNLEEP-XRWYNYHCSA-N
• SMILES: C[C@H](CC[C@H](C(C)(C)O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]\2[C@@]1(CCC/C2=C\C=C/3\C[C@H](CCC3=C)O)C

Secalciferol(CAT: I004076), also known as vitamin D₂ (ergocalciferol), is a fat-soluble vitamin involved in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism, essential for maintaining bone health. It is synthesized from ergosterol in plants and fungi upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. In the body, secalciferol is converted into its active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₂, which promotes calcium absorption in the intestines and maintains proper bone mineralization. It is used to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, and rickets. Secalciferol is also studied for its potential roles in immune regulation and chronic disease prevention.