Menaquinone 6

About Menaquinone 6

Menaquinone 6 is an impurity of Menaquinone carrying the CAS registry number 84-81-1. Its molecular formula is C41H56O2 and its molecular weight is 580.9 g/mol. Common synonyms include Farnoquinone and Vitamin MK6.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As a characterised impurity of Menaquinone, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Menaquinone 6 in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Menaquinone 6
Catalogue No.	VQ-034669
CAS Number	84-81-1
IUPAC name	2-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E)-3,7,11,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaenyl]-3-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione
Molecular formula	C₄₁H₅₆O₂
Molecular weight	580.9 g/mol
Exact mass	580.428
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PFRQBZFETXBLTP-RCIYGOBDSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O)C/C=C(\C)/CC/C=C(\C)/CC/C=C(\C)/CC/C=C(\C)/CC/C=C(\C)/CCC=C(C)C
PubChem CID	5283547

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	12.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
Synonyms	Farnoquinone, Vitamin MK6, Vitamin K2(30), Farnoquinone, (all-E)-, 2-Methyl-3-farnesyl-farnesyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, Vitamin K 2, MK-6, Vitamin K2 (MK-6), MK 6

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Menaquinone 6?

The CAS Registry Number of Menaquinone 6 is 84-81-1. It is also known as Farnoquinone, Vitamin MK6, Vitamin K2(30).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Menaquinone 6?

Menaquinone 6 has the molecular formula C41H56O2 and a molecular weight of 580.9 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E)-3,7,11,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaenyl]-3-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione.

What is Menaquinone 6 used for?

Menaquinone 6 is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Menaquinone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Menaquinone 6 can I order?

We supply Menaquinone 6 in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Menaquinone 6?

Yes. Every lot of Menaquinone 6 is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Menaquinone 6 be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Menaquinone 6 worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.