Description

Vitamin Mk 8 CAS NO 523-38-6 is a high-purity chemical compound, also known as Menadione, which serves as a synthetic form of Vitamin K. This product is essential for its role in supporting blood coagulation and bone metabolism, making it a critical raw material for various health and nutrition applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and animal feed industries to fortify products and ensure proper physiological function.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in hemostatic agents and vitamin K supplements.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into multivitamin complexes and standalone vitamin K products for human nutrition.
• Animal Feed & Veterinary Medicine: An essential vitamin premix additive in poultry, swine, and aquaculture feed to prevent deficiency-related hemorrhages.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Employed in specialized skincare formulations for its purported benefits in skin health.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in biochemical research and analytical laboratories.
• Food Fortification: Used in the fortification of specific food products, subject to regional food-grade regulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vitamin Mk 8
CAS No.	523-38-6
Molecular Formula	C11H8O2
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Menadione; Vitamin K3; 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone; Menaphthone; β-Menadione; 2-Methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione; 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthalenedione; Aquakay; Kavitone
EINECS	208-352-7

Quality Control

Our Vitamin Mk 8 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards, including specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements, including compliance with relevant pharmacopeial monographs (e.g., USP, EP).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Bright yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	105°C - 107°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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