2,3-Dichloro-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (CAS 14918-69-5)
CAS Number:
14918-69-5
Molecular Weight:
259.04
Molecular Formula:
C10H4Cl2O4
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2,3-Dichloro-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a occurring compound found in certain plants and fungi. It is involved in the biosynthesis of vitamin K, which plays a role in blood clotting and bone metabolism. 2,3-Dichloro-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a key intermediate in the pathway that leads to the production of vitamin K, making it an important molecule in the field of biochemistry. Through a series of enzymatic reactions, 2,3-Dichloro-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is converted into menaquinone. The structure of 2,3-Dichloro-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone allows it to participate in redox reactions, making it a component in the vitamin K cycle.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2,3-Dichloro-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 1 g | sc-486368 | 1 g | $245.00 |