Description

Calcitonin Salmon is a synthetic polypeptide hormone identical to the calcitonin produced by the ultimobranchial gland of salmon. This product is a critical active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) valued for its potent hypocalcemic and bone resorption-inhibiting effects. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical manufacturers in the development and production of therapeutic formulations for treating conditions such as Paget's disease, hypercalcemia, and postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Application

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) for injectable formulations.
• Key component in nasal spray medications for osteoporosis management.
• Research and development of novel bone metabolism therapies.
• Manufacturing of reference standards for clinical diagnostics.
• Production of lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder for reconstitution.
• Use in biochemical research studying calcium regulation and bone biology.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Calcitonin Salmon
CAS No.	47931-85-1
Molecular Formula	C145H240N44O48S2
Molecular Weight	3431.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Salmon Calcitonin; Synthetic Salmon Calcitonin; SCT; Calcitonin (salmon); Calcitare; Miacalcin; Calcimar; Salcatonin; 1,7-Dicarboxyheptadecapeptide; UNII-1YPR3R5Y5J
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calcitonin Salmon is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and biological activity, aligning with major pharmacopeial standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity (typically >98% by HPLC), peptide content, specific activity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (Amino Acid Analysis)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Activity	≥ 4000 IU/mg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetic Acid Content	≤ 10.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 50 EU/mg

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.