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Alfacalcidol
CAS Number
41294-56-8
Molecular Formula
C27H44O2
Molecular Weight
400.64
Synonym

1-α-Hydroxycholecalciferol; 1-α-Hydroxyvitamin D3;1-Hydroxyvitamin D3; (1S,3R,5Z,7E)-9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-triene-1,3-diol; (1R,3S,Z)-5-(2-((1R,3aS,7aR,E)-7a-methyl-1-((R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl)octahydro-4H-inden-4-ylidene)ethylidene)-4-methylenecyclohexane-1,3-diol.

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Alfacalcidol

Alfacalcidol is a vitamin D analogue used to manage hypocalcemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, renal osteodystrophy, rickets, and osteomalacia. It helps the body absorb and utilize calcium, supporting bone health and treating vitamin D deficiency. It is also applied in managing renal bone disease and certain parathyroid disorders.