Vitamin K2 Menaquinone-7 (MK-7)

• CAT Number: R007113
• CAS Number: 2124-57-4
• Molecular Formula: C46H64O2
• Molecular Weight: 649.016
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (all-E)-2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27-Heptamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26-octacosaheptaenyl)-3-methyl-1,4-naphthalenedione; Vitamin K2(35); Menaquinone K7; Vitamin MK 7
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E,22E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27-heptamethyloctacosa-2,6,10,14,18,22,26-heptaenyl]-3-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C46H64O2/c1-34(2)18-12-19-35(3)20-13-21-36(4)22-14-23-37(5)24-15-25-38(6)26-16-27-39(7)28-17-29-40(8)32-33-42-41(9)45(47)43-30-10-11-31-44(43)46(42)48/h10-11,18,20,22,24,26,28,30-32H,12-17,19,21,23,25,27,29,33H2,1-9H3/b35-20+,36-22+,37-24+,38-26+,39-28+,40-32+
• InChIKey: RAKQPZMEYJZGPI-LJWNYQGCSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O)CC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C

Vitamin K2 Menaquinone-7 (MK-7) is a form of vitamin K2, a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in blood clotting, bone health, and cardiovascular health. MK-7 is one of the most bioactive and long-lasting forms of vitamin K2, derived mainly from fermented foods like natto (fermented soybeans) and certain cheeses. It is particularly effective in activating proteins that regulate calcium deposition in bones and arteries, helping to prevent osteoporosis and arterial calcification. Due to its extended half-life in the body, MK-7 is more efficient at maintaining consistent levels of vitamin K2 compared to other forms, making it a popular choice in dietary supplements aimed at supporting bone and cardiovascular health.