Description

Menaquinone 7 CAS NO 2124-57-4 is a highly bioactive, long-chain form of Vitamin K2, specifically the MK-7 homolog. This compound is critical for supporting bone health and cardiovascular function by regulating calcium metabolism and activating essential proteins. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food industries for producing high-quality dietary supplements and fortified products.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: A key active ingredient in capsules, tablets, and softgels aimed at supporting bone density and vascular health.
• Functional Food & Beverage Fortification: Used to enrich products like dairy alternatives, health drinks, and snack bars with Vitamin K2.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Employed in the formulation of prescription and over-the-counter medications targeting osteoporosis and cardiovascular conditions.
• Cosmeceuticals: Incorporated into skincare formulations for its purported benefits in improving skin elasticity and reducing signs of aging.
• Animal Nutrition (Feed Additives): Used in premium feed for poultry and livestock to improve bone strength and overall health.
• Research & Development: Serves as a high-purity standard or reagent in biochemical and nutritional studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Menaquinone 7
CAS No.	2124-57-4
Molecular Formula	C₄₆H₆₄O₂
Molecular Weight	649.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Vitamin K2 (MK-7); Menaquinone-7; MK-7; all-trans-Menaquinone-7; 2-Methyl-3-all-trans-heptaprenyl-1,4-naphthoquinone; Farnoquinone; Menaquinone K2 7
EINECS	218-326-6

Quality Control

Our Menaquinone 7 is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to meet high-purity standards suitable for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and compliance with relevant guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or under conditions as specified on the label. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, keeping the container under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystals
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
All-trans Isomer Content	≥ 98.0% of total MK-7
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.