Menadione
Menadione is a naphthoquinone that is converted into active vitamin K2 in the body. Menadione is a potential anticancer agent and radiosensitizer[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
58-27-5
Product Name Alternative
Vitamin K3
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H334, H335, H410
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Menadione.html
Purity
99.82
Solubility
DMSO : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |Ethanol : 9.09 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1C(C)=CC(C2=C1C=CC=C2)=O
Molecular Formula
C11H8O2
Molecular Weight
172.18
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H334, H335, H410
References & Citations
[1]Chiou TJ, et al. Cardiac and renal toxicity of menadione in rat. Toxicology. 1997 Dec 31;124 (3) :193-202. |[2]Sata N, et al. Menadione induces both necrosis and apoptosis in rat pancreatic acinar AR4-2J cells. Free Radic Biol Med. 1997;23 (6) :844-50.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
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Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
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