2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 98%

Description

CAS: 58-27-5 | C11H8O2 | 172.183 g/mol

2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone is a prothrombogenic compound and is used as a model quinone in cell culture investigations. 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone is a synthetic analogue of of 1,4-naphthoquinone with a methyl group in the 2-position. 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone can be used as an oxidative injury inducing agent.

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Applications
2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone is a prothrombogenic compound and is used as a model quinone in cell culture investigations. 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone is a synthetic analogue of of 1,4-naphthoquinone with a methyl group in the 2-position. 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone can be used as an oxidative injury inducing agent.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 58-27-5
• Molecular Formula: C11H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 172.183
• MDL Number: MFCD00001681
• InChI Key: MJVAVZPDRWSRRC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: menadione, vitamin k3, 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, menaphthone, 2-methylnaphthoquinone, thyloquinone, kappaxin, kayquinone, klottone, panosine
• PubChem CID: 4055
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28869
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O

• Melting Point: 104°C to 107°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 1908453
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,5831
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol
• Formula Weight: 172.18
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-372-6
RTECSNumber	QL9100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only