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Phytomenadione

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Vitamin K1, 2-Methyl-3-phytyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 3-Phytylmenadione, Phylloquinone, Vitamin K1(20)

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C31H46O2
CAS Number:
84-80-0
Molecular Weight:
450.70
EC Number:
201-564-2
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2568816
MDL number:
MFCD00214063

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Product Name

Phytomenadione, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C31H46O2/c1-22(2)12-9-13-23(3)14-10-15-24(4)16-11-17-25(5)20-21-27-26(6)30(32)28-18-7-8-19-29(28)31(27)33/h7-8,18-20,22-24H,9-17,21H2,1-6H3/b25-20+/t23-,24-/m1/s1

InChI key

MBWXNTAXLNYFJB-NKFFZRIASA-N

SMILES string

O=C(C1=CC=CC=C21)C(C)=C(C/C=C(CCC[C@@H](CCC[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)C)\C)C2=O

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

phytomenadione

form

viscous liquid (Clear)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

refractive index

n20/D 1.527 (lit.)

mp

−20 °C (lit.)

density

0.984 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Phytomenadione BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Phytomenadione Injection
  • Phytomenadione Tablets

    • General description

    Phytomenadione is a synthetic lipid-soluble forms of vitamin K1, and works as an essential cofactor for the post-translational γ-carboxyglutamate (Gla) residues in several blood coagulation factors. It is used to treat coagulopathies caused by anticoagulant toxicosis.
    This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.
    Learn how British Pharmacopoeia (BP) sets the standard by offering quality British Pharmacopoeia Chemical Reference Substances (BPCRS).

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 0.25 mL. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Storage Class

    10 - Combustible liquids

    wgk

    WGK 1

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

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    Papich GM, et al. et al.
    Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, (4), 637-638 (2016)
    Rapid HPLC assay for the assessment of vitamin K1, A, E and beta-carotene status in children (7-19 years)
    Jakob E and Elmadfa I
    Internat. J. Vit. Nutr. Res., 65(1), 31-35 (1995)
    HPLC-APCI-MS for the determination of vitamin K1 in human plasma: method and clinical application
    Song Q, et al.
    Journal of Chromatography. B, Biomedical Sciences and Applications, 875(2), 541-545 (2008)

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