Product Description
Menadione
Application Notes
Menadione is a prothrombogenic compound1 and is used as a model quinone in cell culture and in vivo investigations.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Specifications
| SKU | 02102259-CF |
| Alternate Names | Vitamin K3; 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone |
| Application Notes | Menadione is a prothrombogenic compound1 and is used as a model quinone in cell culture and in vivo investigations. |
| Base Catalog Number | 102259 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1908453 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Menadione (Vitamin K3) is a synthetic analogue of of 1,4-naphthoquinone with a methyl group in the 2-position. Menadione is used as a phosphatase inhibitor and an inhibitor of mitochondrial DNA polymerase γ (pol γ). Menadione can be used as an oxidative injury (free radical generator) inducing agent. |
| CAS # | 58-27-5 |
| EC Number | 200-372-6 |
| Hazard Statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Melting Point | 107 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C11H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.183 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask , Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| pH | Alc soln is neutral to litmus |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| RTECS Number | QL9100000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
| Solubility | <h5 class="minor-section-title">Water Solubility</h5>160 mg/L (at 30 °C) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Datasheet
Datasheet
Safety Data Sheets
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