CAS 17592-07-3: Tachysterol3

Impurity Cholecalciferol EP Impurity E Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive, Unstable in DMSO Applications Tachysterol3 (Cholecalciferol EP Impurity E) is a bioactive, synthetic vitamin D3 analog. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Bouillon, R., et al.: Endocr. Rev., 16, 200 (1995), Ettinger, R., et al.: Adv. Drug Res., 28, 269 (1996), Doi, T., et al.: Tetrahedr. Lett., 45, 5727 (2004),

Tachysterol 3 is a sterol compound, specifically an isomer of vitamin D, which is synthesized through ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol, a sterol found in cell membranes of fungi and some plants. This compound plays a significant role in the regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis in the body. Tachysterol 3 binds to vitamin D receptors in target cells, activating them to influence the transcription of calcium transport proteins. This process enhances the intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, critical for maintaining bone health and metabolic processes. In scientific research, Tachysterol 3 is utilized to study the effects of various vitamin D metabolites on biological systems, particularly in the context of bone health, calcium metabolism, and endocrine function. Its ability to interact with the vitamin D receptor makes it a valuable tool for exploring mechanisms of vitamin D activity and potential therapeutic applications related to bone disorders and calcium-related diseases.