Vitaminas

Applications SR 9011 is a synthetic REV-ERBα/β agonist with activity in vivo. It is a lead compound for a new class of cancer drugs associated with the body’s circadian clock.
References Solt, L.A., et. al.: Nature, 485, 7396 (2012); Chem. and Eng. News. p.8, Jan. 15, 2018

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications δ-Tocotrienol is a natural substance with vitamin E activity. It can work as an antioxidant. It inhibits the growth of human breast cancer cells.
References Sen, C., et al.: Life Sci., 78, 2088 (2006); Yoshida, Y., et al.: Chem. Phys. Lipids, 123, 63 (2005)

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications Hydroxocobalamin is an intermediate in the synthesis of Nitritocobalamin(N490240) is a useful synthetic intermediate in the synthesis of Hydroxocobalamin Acetate (H826800); a physiological analog of vitamin B12 where the CN group is replaced with OH. Exists in aqueous solution as an equilibrium mixture of the hydroxy isomer and the ionic aqua isomer (aquacobalamin). Precursor of the coenzymes methylcobalamin and cobamamide. Coordination Compound. Vitamin (hematopoietic).
References Kaczka, E.A., et al.: Science, 112, 354 (1950); Friedrich, W., et al.: Vitamins, 837 (1988); Forsyth, J.C., et al.: Clin. Toxicol., 31, 277 (1993)

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications alpha-Tocotrienol is an antioxidant.

Applications Hydrocortisone 17-Valerate is a derivative of Hydrocortisone (H714615) which is a glucocorticoid that is produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland.
References Ponec, M. et. al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 75, 973 (1986); Vigore, L., et al.: Cancer Ther., 6, 699 (2008)

Applications 4-[(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)carbonyl]benzoic Acid is used in the preparation of pentamethylnaphthylmethylbenzoates as a selective retinoid X receptor ligands that induce apoptosis in leukemia cells.
References Boehm, M.F., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 38, 3146-55 (1995); Furmie, J.K., et al.: ChemMedChem, 7, 1551-66 (2012)

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications A metabolite of Vitamin A (R252000(M)).
References Touma, S., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 78, 1127 (2009), Muniz, A., et al.: Biochem., 48, 6854 (2009), Guignard, T., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 285, 18759 (2010),

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications 4-Deoxypyridoxine is the deoxy analogue of Pyridoxine (P991735). 4-Deoxypyridoxine is a vitamin B6 antimetabolite; 4-Deoxypyridoxine can induce a deficient status that alters the function and ultrastructure of EC similar to vascular disease.
References La Pesa, M. et al.: Pathologia, 62, 907 (1970); Chang, S..: J. Nutrit. Sci. Vitaminol., 46, 149 (2000); Yamashita, J.: J. Nutrit. Sci. Vitaminol., 22, 1 (1976);

Stability Hygroscoipic, Light and Air Sensitive
Applications Dihydrofolic Acid is an intermediate in mammalian conversion of dietary folic acid to tetrahydrofolate by dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR). Folic acid (FA) and Dihydrofolic acid (FAH2) are substrates of dihydrofolate reductase(s) which reduce them to tetrahydrofolate (THF).
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Impurity Cholecalciferol EP Impurity D
Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications Isotachysterol3 (Cholecalciferol EP Impurity D) is a degradation product of Vitamin D3 (V676045). Isotachysterol3 has been shown to stimulate intestinal Ca transport and bone Ca mobilization in anephric rats.
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 Bolos, J. et al.: Cien. Indust. Farm., 6, 259 (1987); Holick, M.F. et al.: Science, 180, 964 (1973);

Applications An intermediate in the preparation of Adapalene derivatives.
References Zinner, R., et al.: Mol. Cancer Ther., 8, 521 (2009), Virtanen, M., et al.: Exper. Dermatol., 19, 674 (2010),

Stability Temperature Sensitive
Applications A cofactor of microbial quinoprotein enzyme, and imidazopyrroline. A redox/cofactor found in a a class of enzymes called quinoproteins.

Applications 13(S)-HODE is an inhibitor of tumor cell adhesion in endothelium tissue. 13(S)-HODE is also used to activate GPR132 which may affect autoimmune function and lymph organ size.
References Le, L. et al.: Immunity., 14, 561 (2001);

Impurity Cholecalciferol EP Impurity A
Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications 5,6-trans-Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol EP Impurity A) is the major photoisomer of Vitamin D3 analog, as an impurity.
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 Bikle, D., et al.: Biochemistry, 25, 1545 (1986), Webb, A., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 68, 882 (1989), Baran, D., et al.: J. Cell Biochem., 50, 124 (1992), Tian, X., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 268, 14888 (1993),

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications A metabolite from endophytes of the medicinal plant Erythrina crista-galli.
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Stability Hygroscopic
Applications A pteridine widely distributed in nature; naturally occurring as the L-erythro-form. Considered as a growth factor for some insects. Fluoresces with a blue color in alkaline solution.
References Klatt, P., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 269, 13861 (1994); Mitnaul, L., et al.: Biochemistry, 92, 885 (1995); Thony, B., et al.: Biochem. J., 347, 1 (2000);

Applications Oleuropein is a tyrosol ester derivative of elenolic acid and phenolic glycoside found in olive oil. Oleuropein shows antioxidant, anti-ischemic and hypolipidemic activity. Oleuropein has also been used as an immunomodulator .
References Speroni, E. et al.: Phytother. Res., 12, S98 (1998); Andreadou, I. et al.: J. Nutrit., 136, 2213 (2006):;Giamarellos-Bourboulis, E.J. et al.: Shock, 26, 410 (2006);

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications Icariin inhibits the ROS-dependent JNK and p38 pathways.
References Zhou, H., et al.: Exp. Ther. Med., 7, 1116 (2014)

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications Used as a treatment for severe acne. Presently being studied in conjuction with the treatment of photoaged skin.
References Lerche, C., et al.: Exp. Dermatol., 17, 972 (2008), Sato, T., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 51, 7705 (2008), Gan, J., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 22, 690 (2009), Macejova, D., et al.: Toxicol. Lett., 184, 114 (2009), Chen, P., et al.: Toxicol. App. Pharmacol., 234, 143 (2009),

Applications A novel phenolic antioxidant that showed strong antimutagenic activity against eight carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HCA), produced during cooking processes. Its antimutagenic activity appeared to inhibit both metabolic activation of HCA and action on activated N-Hydroxy species.
References Hirose, M., et al.: Jpn. J. Cancer Res., 84, 481 (1993), Hirsoe, M., et al.: Carcinogenesis, 16, 2, 217 (1995), Hirsoe, M., et al.: Carcinogenesis, 16, 9, 2227 (1995), Hirsoe, M., et al.: Carcinogenesis, 16, 12, 3049 (1995)

Applications 2-Phospho-L-ascorbic Acid Trisodium Salt is a long-lasting vitamin C derivative used in studies of gene repression. Maximizes the benefical properties of vitamins C for personal care and a main active ingredient in medicated cosmetics for whitening. Also, it is substrate in the chromoamperometric method to detect tungsten in water.
References Fuchihata, M.: Frag. J., 43, 64-68 (2015); Alvarado-Gamez, A. L., et al.: Sens., 15, 2232-2243 (2015);

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications The epimer metabolite of Calcifediol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (C125700).
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 Sakaki, T., et al.: Eur. J. Biochem., 267, 6158 (2000), Kamao, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 278, 1463 (2003),

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications Labelled Vitamin K1 (V676080). Occurs widely in green plants, algae, photosynthetic bacteria.
References Hassan, M.M.A., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 17, 449 (1988), Breton, J., et al.: Biochemistry, 33, 12405 (1994), Dowd, P., et al.: Science, 269, 1684 (1995),

Stability Hygroscopic, Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications 10-Formyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro Folic Acid Disodium Salt is the disodium salt of F701085, which is a Folic Acid (F680300) derivative. Folic Acid is a vitamin needed to synthesize DNA, conduct DNA repair and methylate DNA, it also acts as a cofactor in biological reactions involving folate.10-Formyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro Folic Acid Disodium Salt is also used in the diagnosis and prevention and therapy of cerebral folate dificiency in relation to formation of folate receptor autoantibodies and treatment with reduced folate and antioxidants.
References Slieker, L.J., et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 25, 294-302 (1984); Xu, L., et al.: Mol. Pharm., 7, 1311 (2010); Everette, J., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 58, 8139 (2010); Alshatwi, A., et al.: Food, Chem., Toxicol., 48, 1881 (2010); McKay, D., et al.: Nut. J., 9 (2010)Ramaekers, WO 2006119589, (2006)

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications A metabolite of Vitamin D, a possibly anti-inflammatory steroid.
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 Boyan, B., et al.: Steroids, 66, 363 (2001), Holick, M., et al.: J. Cell Biochem., 88, 296 (2003), Vogeser, M., et al.: Clin. Chem., 50, 1415 (2004), Singh, R., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 91, 3055 (2006),

Applications Thyroxine is one of the thyroid hormones involved in the maintenance of metabolic homeostasis. Synthesized and stored as amino acid residues of thyroglobulin, the major protein component of the thyroid follicular colloid. Synthesis and secretion are regulated by the pituitary hormone (TSH). Deiodinated in peripheral tissues to the active metabolite, liothyronine. The D-form has very little activity as a thyroid hormone, but has been used to treat hyperlipidemia.
References Post, A., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 5, 225 (1976); Nelson, J.C., et al.: Clin. Chem., 34, 1737 (1988); Fischer, D.A., et al.: Clin. Chem., 42, 135 (1996); Cavalieri, R.R., et al.: Thyroid, 7, 177 (1997);

Stability Light and Temperature Sensitive
Applications Menaquinones are isoprenoid quinones of the naphthalene series and belongs to the K2 Vitamin homologs. Menaquinones were originally discovered as the anti-hemorrhagic factor and now encompasses a variety of physiological processes. Menaquinone 7 belongs to the class of K2-Vitamins homologs. Menaquinone 7 has been identified as the most bioactive cofactor for the carboxylation reaction of Gla-proteins such as osteocalcin and matrix-Gla protein, which plays a crucial role in building and maintaining overall bone health.
References Hugenholtz, P., et al.: J. Bacteriol., 180, 4765 (1998), Ginet, N., et al.: Biochemistry, 40, 1812 (2001), Cape, J., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 280, 34654 (2005),

Applications A vitamin needed to synthesize DNA, conduct DNA repair and methylate DNA, it also acts as a cofactor in biological reactions involving folate.
References Xu, L., et al.: Mol. Pharm., 7, 1311 (2010), Everette, J., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 58, 8139 (2010), Alshatwi, A., et al.: Food, Chem., Toxicol., 48, 1881 (2010), McKay, D., et al.: Nut. J., 9 (2010),

Applications One of the thyroid hormones involved in the maintenance of metabolic homeostasis. Synthesized and stored as amino acid residues of thyroglobulin, the major protein component of the thyroid follicular colloid. Synthesis and secretion are regulated by the pituitary hormone (TSH). Deiodinated in peripheral tissues to the active metabolite, liothyronine. The D-form has very little activity as a thyroid hormone, but has been used to treat hyperlipidemia.
References Post, A., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 5, 225 (1976), Nelson, J.C., et al.: Clin. Chem., 34, 1737 (1988), Fischer, D.A., et al.: Clin. Chem., 42, 135 (1996), Cavalieri, R.R., et al.: Thyroid, 7, 177 (1997),

Applications A pro-drug of Dexamethasone (D298800), an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid. It was found that liposomal DXM-P inhibited both chronic inflammation and joint destruction, whereas free DXM-P failed to prevent joint destruction.
References Kodelja, V., et al.: J. Immunol., 160, 1411 (1998), Metselaar, J., et al.: Arthritis Rheum., 48, 2059 (2003), Buttgereit, F., et al.: Arthritis Rheum., 50, 3408 (2004), Martinez, F., et al.: Front Biosci., 13, 453 (2008),

Applications (S)-Naringenin, an active flavanone, maintains antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antitumorigenic activities. Used in the treatment of praquat (PQ)-induced oxidative stress.
References Podder, B. et al.: J. Microbiol. Biotech., 24, 605 (2014); Abd El Azim, M. et al.: Org. Chem. An Ind. J., 10,410 (2014);

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications The biologically active form of vitamin D3. Calcium regulator; vitamin (antirachitic); antihyperparathyroid; antineoplastic; antipsoriatic.
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 Myrtle, J.F., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 245, 1190 (1970), Lawson, D.E.M., et al.: Nature, 230, 228 (1971), Norman, A.W., et al.: Science, 173, 51 (1971), Suda, T., et al.: Vitamins, 45, 175 (1972), Muindi, J.R., et al.: Clin. Pharmacol. Ther., 72, 648 (2002),

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications One of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Most abundant Tocopherol in soybean and corn oils.
References Emerson, et al.: Science, 83, 421 (1936), Bieri, J.G., et al.: J. Nutr., 104, 850 (1974), Jiang, Q., et al.: Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 74, 714 (2001),

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications Eupatilin maintains anticoagulant and antiplatelet activity isolated from the Artemisia princeps Pampanini flower.
References Ryu, R. et al.: Prev. Nutr. Food Sci., 18, 181 (2013);

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications γ-Tocotrienol exhibits antioxidant properties and belongs to the vitamin E family. It is naturally found in wheat germ oil and bran. In addition, α-tocopherol and γ-tocotrienol derivatives are potential lead compounds for developing anticancer and antiproliferative agents against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells and the A549 lung cancer cells.
References Gagic, Z., et al.: Eur. J. Pharm. Sci. 88, 59 (2016); Guardiola, F., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 34, 193 (1996); Kong, S., et al.: Food Chem., 120, 278 (2010); Aggarwal, B., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 80, 1613 (2010)

Applications L-Proline is an amino acid and precursor (with vitamin C) for collagen, the building block of the structure of tendons, ligaments, arteries, veins and muscles. It is important in wound healing.
References Bondarenko, L.B., et al.: Int. J. Peptides., 2, 1687 (2012); Rimer, T., et al.: Biomacromolecules, 13, 2110 (2012);

Applications Tocofersolan is a polyethylene glycol derivative of α-Tocopherol (T526125). Tocofersolan is a synthetic water-soluble vitamin E unlike its natural counterpart which are fat soluble. Tocofersolan is used in pediatrics in the treatment vitamin E-deficient cholestatic children. Tocofersolan has potential application as a absorption enhancer in drug delivery systems. Typical batch, n = 21
References Socha, P. et al.: J. Pediatric Gastroenterol. Nutr., 24, 189 (1997); Chang, T. et al.: Clin. Pharmacol. Therap., 59, 297 (1996); Wu, S.H.W. et al.: Pharmac. Technol., 23, 52 (1999);

Applications Menaquinones are isoprenoid quinones of the naphthalene series and belongs to the K2 Vitamin homologs. Menaquinones were originally discovered as the anti-hemorrhagic factor and now encompasses a variety of physiological processes. Menaquinone 4 has four isoprene residue in its side chain and is also commonly refered to as menatetrenone. Menaquinone-4 is the most common type of vitamin K2 and is known as a hemostatic agent and is used as adjunctive therapy for the pain of osteoporosis.
References Hugenholtz, P., et al.: J. Bacteriol., 180, 4765 (1998), Ginet, N., et al.: Biochemistry, 40, 1812 (2001), Cape, J., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 280, 34654 (2005),

Stability Moisture, Temperature, Light Sensitive, Store in freezer
Applications Used as a treatment for severe acne. Presently being studied in conjuction with the treatment of photoaged skin.
References Lerche, C., et al.: Exp. Dermatol., 17, 972 (2008), Sato, T., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 51, 7705 (2008), Gan, J., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 22, 690 (2009), Macejova, D., et al.: Toxicol. Lett., 184, 114 (2009), Chen, P., et al.: Toxicol. App. Pharmacol., 234, 143 (2009),

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications Ferroprotoporphyrin IX is a metabolite formed during biosynthesis and is used to evaluate iron nutrition and metabolism. It is also an iron containing cofactor that is involved with a wide range of cellular functions including oxygen transport.
References Labbe, R.F., et. al.: Clin. Chem., 45, 146 (1999); Yuan, X., et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 113, E5144 (2016);

Stability Hygroscopic, Temperature Sensitive
Applications Vitamin D4 is the active analogue of Vitamin D.
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 Holick, M., et al.: J. Biochemistry, 10, 2799 (1971), Haddad, J., et al.: J. Bone Miner. Res., 4, 243 (1989), Palmieri, G., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrin. Metab., 82, 3516 (1997),

Applications A small molecule agonist of the human Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Recept δ (PPAR δ). It shows an EC50 of 1.1 nM against PPAR δ with 100-fold selectivity over the other human subtypes.
References Sznaidman, M.L., et al.: Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 13, 1517 (2003)

Applications A fragment of human parathyroid hormone (hPTH) peptide sequence containing the 34 N-terminal residues of hPTH. This fragment was also found to be an agonist at PTH1 and PTH2 receptors.
References Niall, et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., 71, 384 (1974); Dobnig,T., et al.: Endocrinol., 138, 4607 (1997); Manabe. et al.: Bone., 40, 1475 (2007);

Applications Isopyridoxal Hydrochloride is an active vitamer of the B6 complex in humans, and a metabolite standard in the determination of all seven vitamin B6-related compounds. It is also a metabolite in a pyridoxine degradation pathway by soil bacteria.
References Edwards, P., et. al.: Clinica Chimica Acta: Int. J. Clin. Chem., 190, (1990); Lee, Y. C., et. al.: J. Bio. Chem., 261, (1986); Argoudelis, C. J.: J. Chromatogr. A, 790, (1998)

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications A metabolite of Vitamin D2 (V676040).
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 Barnes, P., et al.: J. Clin. Invest., 83, 1527 (1989), Holick, M., et al.: J. Cell Biochem., 88(2), 296 (2003), Maunsell, Z., et al.: Clin. Chem., 51, 1683 (2005),

Applications LG 100268 is a potent RXR agonist for evaluation in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent (type II) diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
References Clyne, C., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 277, 20591 (2002), Santen, R., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 87, 3007 (2002), Falender, A., et al.: Endocrinology, 144, 3598 (2003), Sablin, E., et al.: Mol. Cell., 11, 1575 (2003)

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications A nucleotide of nicotinic acid which is produced from quinolinic acid by quinolinate phosphoribosyltransferase via transfer of a phosphoribose group. It is an intermediate of nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide (NaAD) which is then converted to NAD via amidation and in turn converted to NADPH.
References Petrelli, R. et al.: Curr. Med. Chem., 18, 1973 (2011); Shibata, K. et al.: J. Chrom. B Biomed. Sci. Appl., 749, 281 (2000); Evans, C. et al.: BMC Chem. Biol., 10, 2 (2010);

Applications Convallatoxin is a cardenolide that is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. It may also be used in the treatment of tumor cells at nanomolar concentrations due to its anti-proliferative effects; in particular, human lung cancer. It is naturally found in the roots of Adonis Amurensis.
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 Schneider, N., et al.: Nat. Prod. Res., (2015); Yin, L., et al.: Zhong Cao Yao, 45, 3361 (2014);

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications (-)-Biotin Sulfoxide, is a metabolite of Biotin (B389040), which is a growth factor present in minute amounts in every living cell, and plays an indispensable role in numerous naturally occurring carboxylation reactions.
References du Vigneaud, et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 146, 475 (1942), Traub, et al.: Nature, 178, 649 (1956), Siegel, H., et al.: Experienta, 37, 789 (1981), Vesely, D.L., Science, 216, 1329 (1982), Hugues, M., et al.: Biochemistry, 31, 12 (1992),

Applications BGP 15 is a calcipotriene-based vitamin D3 analog that inhibits poly(ADP-ribose) polymerasesis (PARP), a class of enzymes that regulate DNA repair and apoptosis (1). BGP 15 is also a cardioprotective agent (2). Also, BPG 15 improves mitochondrial function, protects neurons from dying in vitro and in vivo, and promotes cardiac innervation in vivo.
References (1) Berkovich, L., et al.: Anticancer Drugs. 21, 609 (2010) (2) Szabados, E., et al. Biochem Pharmacol. 59, 937 (2000)

Applications Vitamin K4, is a chemically synthesized Vitamin K which plays an important role in the normal blood coagulation system.
References jiang Y. et al.: Pharmazie. 2013 Jun;68(6):442-8.

Applications A labelled active form of folic acid used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. It is a coenzymated form of folic acid. It has been proposed for treatment of cardiovascular disease.
References Willems, F. et al.: Br. J. Pharmacol., 145, 823 (2004); Prinz-Langhebohi, R.: et al., Br. J. Pharmacol., 158, 2014 (2009); Wright, A. et al.: Brit, J. Nutrit., 103, 724 (2010)

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications Labelled Cholesterol (C432501). Cholesterol is the principal sterol of the higher animals. Cholesterol was found in all body tissues, especial in the brain, spinal cord, and in animal fats or oils. Cholesterol is the main constituent of gallstones.
References Rosin, Z., et al.: Physiol. Chem., 124, 282 (1923), Schoenheimer, et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 105, 355 (1934), Gemant, et al.: Life Sci., 1, 233 (1962), Johnson, K., et al.: 4, 457 (1964),

Applications Acetyl Vitamin B12 is a derivative of Vitamin B12 (V676020). Vitamin B12 gets converted by the body into its bioactive forms, methylcobalamin and cobamamide, which serve as enzyme cofactors. Severe deficiency may result in megaloblastic anemia and/or neurological impairment.
References Rickes, et al.: Science, 107, 396 (1948); Kirschbaum, J., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 10, 183 (1981); Grasbeck, R., et al.: Clin. Biochem., 17, 99 (1984)

Applications Labelled Pantothenic Acid. A member of the B complex vitamins; essential vitamin for the biosynthesis of coenzyme A in mammalian cells. Occurs ubiquitously in all animal and plant tissue. The richest common source is liver, but jelly of the queen bee contains 6 times as much as liver. Rice bran and molasses are other good sources.
References Gardner, P., et al.: Food Chem., 68, 471 (2000), Ou, B., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 50, 2772 (2002), Bahorun, T., et al.: J. Sci. Food Agric., 84, 1553 (2004),

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications 9-cis-Retinal is an isomer of all-trans-Retinal (R240000).
References Yan, E., et al.: Biochemistry, 43, 10867 (2004), Kukura, P., et al.: Science, 310, 1006 (2005), Ridge, K., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 282, 9297 (2007),

Applications One of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Isolated from soybean oil.
References Emerson, et al.: Science, 83, 421 (1936), Bieri, J.G., et al.: J. Nutr., 104, 850 (1974), Jiang, Q., et al.: Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 74, 714 (2001),

Applications A Vitamin D derivative.
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 Koeffler, M.R., et al.: Blood, 74, 82 (1989),

Applications Plumbagin induces apoptosis in cancer cells. It also inhibits NADPH oxidase 4 in a time- and dose-dependent manner.
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 Klotz, L., et al.: Molecules, 19 14902 (2014); Gupta, S., et al.: Cancer Metastasis Rev., 29, 405 (2010); Schramm, A., et al.: Vascul. Pharmacol., 56, 216 (2012)

Applications Magnolol is the bioactive phytochemicals found in Magnolia officinalis (1). Magnolol has been used to treat anxiety, cough, headache and allergies (2). It also inhibits tumor necrosis factor-α-*induced ICAM-1 expression in human lung epithelial cells.
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 (1) Amorati, R., et al.: J Org Chem. (2015) 80:10651-9.(2) Wu, C., et. al.: Inflammation (2014) 37:1957-67

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications 6,7-Dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine serves as fluorophore in Lumazine (L473800) proteins (LumP) of luminescent bacteria.
References Kulinski, T., et al.: Biochemistry, 26, 540 (1987), Chatwell, L., et al.: J. Mol. Biol., 382, 44 (2008), Sancar, A., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 283, 32153 (2008),

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications A labelled metabolite of Vitamin D, a possible anti-inflammatory steroid.
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 Boyan, B., et al.: Steroids, 66, 363 (2001), Holick, M., et al.: J. Cell Biochem., 88, 296 (2003), Vogeser, M., et al.: Clin. Chem., 50, 1415 (2004), Singh, R., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 91, 3055 (2006),

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications D-α-Tocopherol Quinone is an vitamin E derivative that exhibits antioxidant properties. D-α-Tocopherol Quinone has been shown to partially restore the activity of NADH dehydrogenase and used to investigate the electron transport system in rat hepatocyte and human erythrocyte.
References Sun, I. L., et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 89, 11126 (1992); Hosomi, A., et al.: FEBS Lett. 409, 105 (1997)

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications A metabolite of vitamin A (Retinol) (R252000).
References Allo, S., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 266, 22003 (1991), Brancolini, C., et al.: J. Cell Biol., 139, 759 (1997), Bubb, M., et al.: J. Biol .Chem., 269, 14869 (1994),

Applications Perhydrofarnesyl Acetone is used as a flavor and fragrance agent, it is often used in jasmine compositions.
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Applications Zymostenol, is the derivative of Zymosterol (Z701520), which is an sterol intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol (C432501).
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Stability Light Sensitive
Applications α-Tocopherol is the most bioactive of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Richest sources are green vegetables, grains, and oils, particularly palm, safflower and sunflower oils.
References Bianchi, G., et al.: Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technology, 105, 229 (2003), Sakouhi, F., et al.: Food Chem., 108, 833 (2008),

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications Bioactive, synthetic vitamin D3 analog; exhibits antiproliferative effect on keratinocytes. Antipsoriatic.
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 Matsunaga, T., et al.: J. Dermatol., 17, 135 (1990), Gerritsen, M.J.P., et al.: Br. J. Dermatol., 131, 57 (1994),

Applications Labelled δ-Tocopherol. One of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Isolated from soybean oil.
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Applications Lumiflavin is a toxic photolysis product of vitamin B2 (R415000).
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Stability Hygroscopic
Applications β-Tocopherol (Racemic Mixture) is one of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Is biologically less active than α-Tocopherol. This is the racemic mixture of all stereoisomers.
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 Bianchi, G., et al.: Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technology, 105, 229 (2003), Sakouhi, F., et al.: Food Chem., 108, 833 (2008),

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications Calcifediol is a metabolite of Vitamin D. The principal circulating form of vitamin D3, formed in the liver by hydroxylation at C-25. Calcium regulator.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
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