Menaquinone 4(Mixture of cis-trans isomers)

• CAT Number: R007114
• CAS Number: 863-61-6
• Molecular Formula: C31H40O2
• Molecular Weight: 444.659
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (E,E,E)-2-Methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2,6,10,14-hexadecatetraenyl)-1,4-naphthalenedione; 2-Methyl-3-geranylgeranyl-1,4-naphthoquinone; Glakay; Kaytwo; MK4; Menaquinone K4; Menatetrenone; Vitamin K2(20); Vitamin MK 4
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-3-[(2E,6E,10E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,6,10,14-tetraenyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C31H40O2/c1-22(2)12-9-13-23(3)14-10-15-24(4)16-11-17-25(5)20-21-27-26(6)30(32)28-18-7-8-19-29(28)31(27)33/h7-8,12,14,16,18-20H,9-11,13,15,17,21H2,1-6H3/b23-14+,24-16+,25-20+
• InChIKey: DKHGMERMDICWDU-GHDNBGIDSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O)CC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C

Menaquinone 4(Mixture of cis-trans isomers)(CAT: R007114) is a form of Vitamin K that is found naturally in certain foods, including fermented foods like natto and cheese. It is also available in supplement form. Menaquinone 4 has been studied for its potential health benefits, particularly for bone health. Some studies suggest that it may help to prevent bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures. It has also been studied for its potential role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer.

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