Menaquinone 4 (Mixture of cis-trans isomers)

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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.

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SKU RCLST595812
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