Menaquinone 9

CAS: 523-39-7

Ref. 3D-FM25058

Product Information

• Name: Menaquinone 9
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-3-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E,22E,26E,30E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35-nonamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34-hexatriacontanonaen-1-yl]-1 ,4-naphthalenedione
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Menaquinone 9 is a vitamin K2 product, which is a naturally occurring compound found in fermented foods and certain animal products. It is a member of the menaquinone group, distinguished by the number of isoprene units in its side chain. Menaquinone 9 is synthesized by certain bacteria in the gut and absorbed through the intestines. Its primary mode of action involves serving as a cofactor for the enzyme gamma-glutamyl carboxylase, which is crucial for the post-translational modification of specific proteins required for calcium binding.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 785.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₅₆H₈₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder