Menaquinone 4 (Mixture of cis-trans isomers)

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Cas number

863-61-6
Chemical s molecular weight

444.65
Chemical s main 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.
Chemical s category

Aromatics, Pharmaceuticals, Intermediates & Fine Chemicals,
Other name

(E,E,E)-2-Methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2,6,10,14-hexadecatetraenyl)-1,4-naphthalenedione; 2-Methyl-3-geranylgeranyl-1,4-naphthoquinone; Glakay; Kaytwo; MK4; Menaquinone K4; Menatetrenone; Vitamin K2(20); Vitamin MK 4;
Chemical s formula

C31H40O2
Physical properties

Yellow Oil to Yellow Low-Melting Solid
Melting temperature

N/A
Boiling temperature

No Data Available
Chemical s soluble in

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
Stability conditions

No Data Available
Storage

Amber Vial, -20˚C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere
Chemical s specifications