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CAS RN: 863-61-6 | Product Number: M2398
Menaquinone-4
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Purity: >98.0%(HPLC)(qNMR)
Synonyms:
- Vitamin K2
- Menatetrenone
- 2-Methyl-3-[(2E,6E,10E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,6,10,14-tetraen-1-yl]naphthalene-1,4-dione
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| Size | Unit Price | Belgium | Japan* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1G |
€212.00
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1 | ≥100 |
* Stock available in Belgium: Shipment on the same day
* Stock available in Japan: Please check the Shipping Simulation for estimated shipments. (excludes regulated items and dry ice shipments)
| Product Number | M2398 |
Purity / Analysis Method 
|
>98.0%(HPLC)(qNMR) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__3__1H__4__0O__2 = 444.66 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Storage Temperature
|
Frozen (<0°C) |
| Condition to Avoid | Heat Sensitive |
| Packaging and Container
|
1G-Glass Bottle with Plastic Insert (View image) |
| CAS RN | 863-61-6 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 2178866 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 468592203 |
| Merck Index (14) | 5833 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00079646 |
Specifications
| Appearance | Light yellow to Yellow powder to crystal |
| Purity(HPLC) | min. 98.0 area% |
| Purity(qNMR) | min. 98.0 % |
| NMR | confirm to structure |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | 38 °C |
| Flash point | 208 °C |
| Maximum Absorption Wavelength | 248 nm (Petroleum ether) |
GHS
Related Laws:
| RTECS# | QL9279500 |
Transport Information:
| HS Number | 2914698090 |
Application
Menaquinone-4: The Predominant Homolog of Vitamin K2
Menaquinone-4 (other names: MK-4, Vitamin K2) is the predominant homolog of vitamin K2 produced by microorganisms, and is ubiquitously present in extrahepatic tissues. Recently, vitamin K2 has emerged as a potential protector against osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, and hepatocarcinoma. (The product is for research purpose only.)
References
- Vitamin K2 in bone metabolism and osteoporosis (a review)
- Recent trends in the metabolism and cell biology of vitamin K with special reference to vitamin K cycling and MK-4 biosynthesis (a review)
- Key Pathways and Regulators of Vitamin K Function and Intermediary Metabolism (a review)
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