Menadione (Vitamin K3)

 

Physical Properties:

    Chemical name                 2-Methyl-1,4-napthoquinone

     CAS NO.                                (58-27-5)

    Molecular Formula             C11H8O2

     Molecular Weight                     172.17

        

Specification :

     Description               A Pale Yellow Crystalline Powder

      Solubility                  Sparingly soluble in ethanol & in methanol

     Melting Point            105ºC to 108ºC

     Loss on drying           Maximum 0.5%

     Sulphated Ash           Maximum 0.1%

     Assay                      >98.5% and 101.0% (dried substance)

 

Usage:

Synthetic Vitamin "K" analogue and Blood Coagulant.

 

Packing:

1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg, 25kg, 50 Kg.

 

Storage:

To be Stored in well closed containers and protected from light.

 

Expiry:

2 Years from the date of production.