Vitamin K

Name: Vitamin K
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-042929

About Vitamin K

Listed under CAS 12001-79-5, Vitamin K is a high-purity reference standard of Vitamin K available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C31H46O2, molecular weight 450.7 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-methyl-3-[(E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione. Alternative names: .alpha.-Phylloquinone and Phythyl-menadion.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a reference sample of Vitamin K, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Vitamin K
Catalogue No.	VQ-042929
CAS Number	12001-79-5
IUPAC name	2-methyl-3-[(E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione
Molecular formula	C₃₁H₄₆O₂
Molecular weight	450.7 g/mol
Exact mass	450.3498
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MBWXNTAXLNYFJB-LKUDQCMESA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O)C/C=C(\C)/CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C
PubChem CID	5280483

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	10.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
Synonyms	.alpha.-Phylloquinone, Phythyl-menadion, 2-methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl)naphthalene-1,4-dione, 3-methyl-2-[(E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione, 2-methyl-3-[(2E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl]-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione, (E)-2-Methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl)naphthalene-1,4-dione, (E)-2-Methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl)naphthalene-1,4-dione1, 3-((2E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl)-2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione, 2-methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione, 2-Methyl-3-phythyl-1,4-naphthochinon, Vitamin K1 (Mixture of Trans Racemic & Cis Racemic) Mixture of eight isomers, VitaminK1-18O(Mixtureof1-18Oand4-18O)

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 Vitamin K?

The CAS Registry Number of Vitamin K is 12001-79-5. It is also known as .alpha.-Phylloquinone, Phythyl-menadion, 2-methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl)naphthalene-1,4-dione.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Vitamin K?

Vitamin K has the molecular formula C31H46O2 and a molecular weight of 450.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methyl-3-[(E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione.

What is Vitamin K used for?

Vitamin K is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Vitamin K. 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 Vitamin K can I order?

We supply Vitamin K 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 Vitamin K?

Yes. Every lot of Vitamin K 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 Vitamin K be shipped internationally?

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