A0325450

Alfacalcidol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 1α-Hydroxyvitamin D₃, 1α-Hydroxycholecalciferol, Alfacalcidol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₇H₄₄O₂
• CAS Number: 41294-56-8
• Molecular Weight: 400.64
• MDL number: MFCD00868328
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329770599
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• Agency: EP
• API family: alfacalcidol
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• technique(s): gas chromatography (GC): suitable; liquid chromatography (LC): suitable
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2\C(CCC[C@]12C)=C\C=C3\C[C@@H](O)C[C@H](O)C3=C
• InChI: 1S/C27H44O2/c1-18(2)8-6-9-19(3)24-13-14-25-21(10-7-15-27(24,25)5)11-12-22-16-23(28)17-26(29)20(22)4/h11-12,18-19,23-26,28-29H,4,6-10,13-17H2,1-3,5H3/b21-11+,22-12-/t19-,23-,24-,25+,26+,27-/m1/s1
• InChI key: OFHCOWSQAMBJIW-AVJTYSNKSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... VDR(7421)

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS 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.

Alfacalcidol is an active metabolite of vitamin D, used as a vitamin supplement due to it longer half-life. It is found to be effective in regulating calcium balance/bone metabolism.

Application

This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Synthetic vitamin D₃ analog that is metabolized to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol. Inhibits bone resorption and stimulates bone formation. Supresses parathyroid hormone secretion by bovine parathyroid cells.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H300
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P310 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 1 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable