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.
SKU | RCLST595812 |
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CAS number | 863-61-6 |
Molecular Formula | C31H40O2 |
Catalog Number | RCLST595812 |
Chemical Name | Menaquinone 4 (Mixture of cis-trans isomers) |
Molecular Weight | 444.65 |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | Yellow Oil to Low-Melting Solid |
Storage Condition | Amber Vial, -20˚C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere |