Factory 99% Menadione Powder CAS 58-27-5 Chemical Intermediate Menadione/Vitamin K3

• Customization: Available
• Powder: Yes
• Customized: Customized
• Model NO.: A859
• Certification: GMP, HSE, ISO 9001, USP, BP
• Suitable for: Elderly, Children, Adult
• State: Powder
• Purity: >99%
• Name: Menadione
• CAS: 58-27-5
• Appearance: Yellow Powder
• Assay: 99%
• OEM: Available
• Sample: Available
• Suitable: Adult
• MOQ: 1g
• Function: Chemical Intermediate
• Transport Package: Foil Bag
• Specification: 99
• Trademark: /
• Origin: China
• Production Capacity: 10000 Kgs Per Month

Product Description

 

Product Name	Menadione
Appearance	Yellow Powder
CAS NO.	58-27-5
Storage	Keep in a cool, dry, dark location

 

Menadione, also known as vitamin K3, is a synthetic derivative of the fat-soluble vitamin K. It exists as a yellow crystalline powder and is primarily used in pharmaceutical and feed industries.

 

1. Pharmaceutical Use: Menadione is utilized as a vitamin K supplement for treating bleeding disorders associated with hypoprothrombinemia, such as obstructive jaundice, biliary fistulas, oral inflammatory diarrhea, steatorrhea, and ulcerative colitis. It can be administered orally or intramuscularly.
2. Feed Additive: In the animal feed industry, menadione is added to enhance the nutritional value of feeds, particularly for livestock and poultry, to ensure adequate vitamin K intake for healthy growth and development.
3. Antifungal Agent: Due to its antimicrobial properties, menadione can also be used as a component in certain antifungal formulations.

1. Promoting Blood Coagulation: As a form of vitamin K, menadione is essential for the synthesis of prothrombin and other coagulation factors, which are crucial for normal blood clotting processes.
2. Bone Health: Vitamin K, including menadione, plays a role in bone metabolism by promoting the carboxylation of osteocalcin, a protein involved in bone mineralization. This contributes to maintaining strong and healthy bones.
3. Antioxidant Properties: Menadione exhibits antioxidant activity by scavenging reactive oxygen species and protecting cells from oxidative stress and damage.