l General Information |
Product Name | Vitamin D2 |
General description | Vitamin D2 is a selective inhibitor of mammalian DNA polymerase A (pol A) with IC50 of 123 mM. |
Synonym | Ergocalciferol |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 50-14-6 |
Formula | C28H44O | Molecular Weight | 396.659 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥5mg/ml |
Ethanol | ≥45mg/ml |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Vitamin D2, a fat-soluble vitamin important for many biochemical processes including the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. In vivo, ergocalciferol is formed after sun (ultraviolet) irradiation of plant-derived ergosterol, another form of vitamin D. Ergocalciferol is the form of vitamin D usually found in vitamin supplements. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
