Name: Cholecalciferol

C.A.S #:  67-97-0

Synonyms:  9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-trien-3beta-ol; Cholecalciferol

Molecular formula: C₂₇H₄₄O

Molecular weight :  384.64

Assay:  97.0-103.0%

Quality Standards: USP30

Cholecalciferol contains not less than 97.0 percent and not more than 103.0 percent of C₂₇H₄₄O.

Characteristic: Colorless crystal powder.

Melting point: 82-87°C

Alpha:  105° (c=0.8, EtOH 25°C)

Water solubility: Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, chloroform and vegetable oil, and do not dissolve in water.

Function and Usage: Cholecalciferol  reduces calcium loss from bones and increases the production of normal healthy bone in patients with osteoporosis.