Ergocalciferol
Also known as Vitamin d2, Calciferol, Viosterol
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Prisms from acetone
- Melting point
- 116.5 °C
- Boiling point
- Sublimes
- Solubility
- In water, 50 mg/L at 25 °C
- HS code
- 293629
- Category
- Rodenticides, nematicides and other pesticides
- UN number
- UN 2811

What is Ergocalciferol?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Vitamin D2 is a vitamin D supplement and has been isolated from alfalfa. It has a role as a rodenticide, a bone density conservation agent, a nutraceutical and a plant metabolite. It is a vitamin D, a seco-ergostane and a hydroxy seco-steroid.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- (1S,3Z)-3-[(2E)-2-[(1R,3aS,7aR)-1-[(E,2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-7a-methyl-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-4-methylidenecyclohexan-1-ol
- CAS number
- 50-14-6 CAS number cross-checked
- EC numbers
- 150-124-5, 200-014-9
- Molecular formula
- C28H44O
- UNII
- VS041H42XC
- MDL number
- MFCD00166988
- INCI name
- ERGOCALCIFEROL
- InChIKey
- MECHNRXZTMCUDQ-RKHKHRCZSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C28H44O/c1-19(2)20(3)9-10-22(5)26-15-16-27-23(8-7-17-28(26,27)6)12-13-24-18-25(29)14-11-21(24)4/h9-10,12-13,19-20,22,25-27,29H,4,7-8,11,14-18H2,1-3,5-6H3/b10-9+,23-12+,24-13-/t20-,22+,25-,26+,27-,28+/m0/s1
- Canonical SMILES
- C=C1CCC(O)CC1=CC=C1CCCC2(C)C1CCC2C(C)C=CC(C)C(C)C
- Isomeric SMILES
- C[C@H](/C=C/[C@H](C)C(C)C)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]\2[C@@]1(CCC/C2=C\C=C/3\C[C@H](CCC3=C)O)C
Synonyms
- Vitamin d2
- Calciferol
- Viosterol
- Deltalin
- Ergorone
- Oleovitamin D2
- Drisdol
- Ostelin
- Ercalciol
- Sterogyl
- Detalup
- Condocaps
- Crystallina
- Fortodyl
- Mulsiferol
- Radsterin
- Condol
- Deratol
- Diactol
- Ertron
- Geltabs
- Daral
- Novovitamin-D
- Divit urto
- D-Tracetten
Show all 39 synonymsShow fewer synonyms
- Hi-Deratol
- Calciferon 2
- Dee-Ronal
- Vitavel-D
- Dee-Ron
- Vio-D
- Rodine C
- Calciferolum
- Hyperkil
- Rodinec
- Ergocalciferolum
- Mina D2
- Radiostol
- Haliver
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Prisms from acetoneexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Odorlessexp.Measured value |
| Taste | Medications associated with a metallic or bitter taste include vitamin D.exp.Measured value |
| Melting point | 116.5 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | Sublimesexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | In water, 50 mg/L at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 396.66 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 396.3392 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 7.64calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 20.23 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 5calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 29calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 3calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.71calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 6calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (1 violation)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H301Toxic if swallowed.
- H311Toxic in contact with skin.
- H330Fatal if inhaled.
- H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements (19)
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P284In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
- P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P320Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P361 + P364Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 2811
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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- China, NantongUnclaimed profileErgocalciferolGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- Switzerland, BinningenUnclaimed profileVitamin D2Grade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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- ChinaUnclaimed profileVitamin D2Grade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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- China, Chengdu ManufacturerUnclaimed profileVitamin D2Grade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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107 suppliers in 20 countries
- China39
- United States26
- Germany7
- India6
- United Kingdom4
- Canada3
- and 14 more countries
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Veterinary medication:.
Rodenticide.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name ERGOCALCIFEROL(skin conditioning)
Roles
- analgesic
- anti-HIV agent
- anti-anaemic agent
- anti-asthmatic agent
- anti-inflammatory agent
- anti-obesity agent
- antibacterial drug
- antiinfective agent
- antimicrobial drug
- antineoplastic agent
- antipsychotic agent
- antitubercular agent
- antiviral agent
- bone density conservation agent
- cardiovascular drug
- hypoglycemic agent
- immunomodulator
- immunosuppressive agent
- insulin-sensitizing drug
- nutraceutical
- pesticide
- pharmaceutical
- plant metabolite
- rodenticide
Functional uses
- Flavouring and nutrient
- Softener and conditioner
Cosmetic functions
- Skin conditioning
Pharmacology
Ergocalciferol is a Provitamin D2 Compound.
How it is made
/Is/ the synthetic form of vitamin D. Prepared from ergosterol by UV irradiation in a suitable solvent. ... The best wavelengths for production of vitamin D2 seem to be from 275 to 300 nm ... Prepn by electron bombardment of ergosterol using longer waves...
Usually obtained from yeast which synthesizes it from simple sugars such as glucose.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Europe
- EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)Index no: 603-179-00-9
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, prohibited in cosmeticsName: Ergocalciferol (INN) and Cholecalciferol (vitamins D2 and D3), Ref no: 335, Annex ref: II/335
- Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Ergocalciferol is traded under.
Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed, other vitamins and their derivatives
- China25.3%
- United States14.5%
- Australia13.8%
- United States16.4%
- Netherlands9.4%
- Spain5.6%
The HS code shown for Ergocalciferol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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