| Common Name | menadione semiquinone |
| CAS Number | 34524-96-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.180 |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | 304.5±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Formula | C11H8O2 |
| Melting Point | N/A |
| MSDS | N/A |
| Flash Point | 113.8±24.9 °C |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | 304.5±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Formula | C11H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.180 |
| Flash Point | 113.8±24.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 172.052429 |
| LogP | 2.38 |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.593 |
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1.What is vitamin k3?
Menadione (Vitamin K3) is a fat-soluble vitamin precursor that is converted into menaquinone in the liver. Vitamin K1 and K2 are the naturally occurring types of vitamin K. The former, which is also known as phylloquinone, is synthesized by plants and can be found in such foods as spinach, broccoli, lettuce, and soybeans.
2.Is vitamin K3 safe for humans?
It’s a synthetic, unnatural form of vitamin K. It’s also been found to be harmful to human subjects, with researchers observing its capacity for damaging our livers and destroying our red blood cells. That’s why it’s not available as a dietary supplement. It hasn’t been found to be harmful to animals, however, and it’s sometimes used in feed for livestock and in commercially available pet foods. Some animals can convert vitamin K3 to active forms of vitamin K.
3.Is Vitamin K3 the Same as K2 and K1?
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, and it comes in two main forms: K1 (phylloquinone) and K2 (menaquinone). We’ll take a closer look at both of those below. K3 (menadione) is most certainly not like K1 or K2. K1 and K2 are present naturally in a variety of food sources, and they’re also available as prescriptions and in supplement form. The body can also turn K1 into K2. K3, on the other hand, is an artificial form of vitamin K. You won’t find it in any natural sources. In fact, it’s been shown to be harmful to people.
4.What is Vitamin K3 used for?
Vitamin K3 isn’t available as a supplement for humans, and for good reason. It’s harmful for us. Vitamin K3 is a synthetic form of vitamin K, and it’s often used in feed for livestock and commercial pet foods. Some animals’ bodies have the capacity to convert vitamin K3 into other forms of vitamin K.
