Menaquinone-4

Name: Menaquinone-4
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-028731

About Menaquinone-4

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Menaquinone-4, an impurity of Menaquinone registered under CAS number 863-61-6. With the molecular formula C31H40O2, it has a molar mass of 444.6 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-methyl-3-[(2E,6E,10E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,6,10,14-tetraenyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione. Alternative names: Menaquinone and menatetrenone.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. 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.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export 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-4
Catalogue No.	VQ-028731
CAS Number	863-61-6
IUPAC name	2-methyl-3-[(2E,6E,10E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,6,10,14-tetraenyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione
Molecular formula	C₃₁H₄₀O₂
Molecular weight	444.6 g/mol
Exact mass	444.3028
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	DKHGMERMDICWDU-GHDNBGIDSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O)C/C=C(\C)/CC/C=C(\C)/CC/C=C(\C)/CCC=C(C)C
PubChem CID	5282367

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	8.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
Synonyms	Menaquinone, menatetrenone, Menaquinone K4, vitamin K2(20), Vitamin MK 4, Kaytwo n, 2-Methyl-3-trans-tetraprenyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-Methyl-3-geranylgeranyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-Methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2,6,10,14-hexadecatetraenyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone, vitamin MK-4, (E,E,E)-isomer of menatetrenone

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-4?

The CAS Registry Number of Menaquinone-4 is 863-61-6. It is also known as Menaquinone, menatetrenone, Menaquinone K4.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Menaquinone-4?

Menaquinone-4 has the molecular formula C31H40O2 and a molecular weight of 444.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methyl-3-[(2E,6E,10E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,6,10,14-tetraenyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione.

What is Menaquinone-4 used for?

Menaquinone-4 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-4 can I order?

We supply Menaquinone-4 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-4?

Yes. Every lot of Menaquinone-4 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-4 be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Menaquinone-4 worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.