Cholecalciferol
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| IUPAC ID | (3β,5Z,7E)-9,10-secocholesta- 5,7,10(19)-trien-3-ol |
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| Formula | C27H44O |
| Molar mass | 384. 64 g/mol |
| Melting point | 83 °C |
| Other names | vitamin D3, activated 7-dehydrocholesterol |
| ATC code | WHO |
| Pronunciation | /ˌkoʊləkælˈsɪfərɒl/ |
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| ID | 3035619 |
About Cholecalciferol
Cholecalciferol, also known as vitamin D₃ and colecalciferol, is a type of vitamin D which is made by the skin when exposed to sunlight; it is also found in some foods and can be taken as a dietary supplement. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin D deficiency and associated diseases, including rickets.