Cholecalciferol by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as vitamin D3, this compound is a secosteroid. This reagent is available as powder which is insoluble in water. It has a melting point of 83 to 86 C and a boiling point of 496.4 C. Cholecalciferol can be industrially produced by ultraviolet irradiation of 7-dehydrocholesterol extracted from lanolin found in sheep's wool. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 67-97-0 Quantity Provided: 1 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C22H44O Molecular weight: 384.64 Assay: Minimum 98 %Cholecalciferol has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Cholecalciferol is generally taken as a dietary supplement. It is administered to treat and prevent vitamin D deficiency and associated diseases, including rickets. It is additionally prescribed for familial hypophosphatemia, hypoparathyroidism that is causing low blood calcium, and Fanconi syndrome. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.