Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Menadiol Diacetate |
| Catalog Number: | M20431 |
| CAS Number: | 573-20-6 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C15H14O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 258.27 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 51 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | Menadiol Diacetate (Vitamin K4) is a synthetic hydrophilic menadione compound, which is clinically used as hemostasis medicine. It induces caspase-3-related apoptosis pathway via mitochondrial dysfunction and DNA fragmentation. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |