Calcipotriene Monohydrate

CAS 147657-22-5

General Information

Calcipotriene is a synthetic analog of vitamin D3. In humans, the natural supply of vitamin D depends mainly on exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun for conversion of 7­-dehydrocholesterol to vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in the skin. Calcipotriene is a synthetic analog of vitamin D3.

About the API

Systematic name (1R,3S,5Z)-5-[(2E)-2-[(1R,3aS,7aR)-1-[(E,2R)-5-cyclopropyl-5-hydroxypent-3-en-2-yl]-7a-methyl-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-4-methylidenecyclohexane-1,3-diol;hydrate
Trade name(s) Dovonex
Technology Vitamin/ Prostaglandins
Molecular Formula C27H42O4
Molecular Weight 430.6 g/mol
Therapeutic category Immunology
Available formulations Topical / Dermatological
Regulations CEP Flag CEP