Name | 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone |
Synonyms | Menadione;Vitamin K3; 2-Methyl-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione |
Molecular Formula | C11H8O2 |
Molecular Weight | 172.18 |
CAS | 58-27-5 |
Appearance | Light yellow crystalline powder |
Assay | 98.5% Min |
Melting point | 105-108 ºC |
Loss on drying | NMT0.3% |
Uses:
β-Menadione(2-methyl-1,4-Naphthaquinone) is a liposoluble, Chemically fairly unstable compound.Over time, Certain derivatives have been introduced in order to increase its stability. Among these are: Menadione Sodium Bisulphate (MSB) , the MSB-Complex, Menadione dimethy Pyrimidiol Bisulphate (MPB) and finally the Menadione Nicotinamide Bissulphate(MNB). Vitamin K3 is essential for dfficient blood-clotting, Presently it’s main application is feed additive and compound of vetinary. Recently some clinic tests report that Vitamin K3 is also effective for curing human disease like cancer. Other derivatives of β-Menadione have different applications like pharmaceutical,biocides