麦角钙化醇

Also known as (3beta,5Z,7e,22e)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,7,10(19),22-tetraen-3-ol, (5Z,7e,22e)-(3S)-9,10-Seco-5,7,10(19),22-ergostatetraen-3-ol, (5Z,7e,22e)-(3S)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,7,10(19),22-tetraen-3-ol, Activated ergosterol, Calciferol, Ercalciol, Ergocalciferol, Ergocalciferolum

Ergocalciferol, also known as vitamin D2 and nonspecifically calciferol, is a type of vitamin D found in food. It is used as a dietary supplement to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency due to poor absorption by the intestines or liver disease. It may also be used for low blood calcium due to hypoparathyroidism. It is taken by mouth or via injection into a muscle.