5,6-trans-Vitamin D3

5,6-trans-Vitamin D3 (5,6-trans-Cholecalciferol;5,6-trans-Colecalciferol) is a photoproduct of vitamin D3[1]. Vitamin D3 is a naturally occuring form of vitamin D. Vitamin D3 induces cell differentiation and prevents proliferation of cancer cells.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[22350-41-0]

Product Name Alternative

5,6-trans-Cholecalciferol; 5,6-trans-Colecalciferol; Cholecalciferol EP Impurity A

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H301, H330, H372

Target

VD/VDR

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor

Applications

Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism

Field of Research

Metabolic Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/5-6-trans-vitamin-d3.html

Purity

99.90

Solubility

Ethyl acetate : ≥ 50 mg/mL

Smiles

O[C@@H]1C/C(C(CC1)=C)=C\C=C2[C@]3([H])CC[C@H]([C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)[C@@]3(C)CCC\2

Molecular Formula

C27H44O

Molecular Weight

384.64

Precautions

H301, H330, H372

References & Citations

[1]T C Chen, et al. An evaluation of the biologic activity and vitamin D receptor binding affinity of the photoisomers of vitamin D3 and previtamin D3. J Nutr Biochem. 2000 May;11 (5) :267-72.