2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 98%

Product Code. 11440134

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13593.09

Description

CAS: 58-27-5 | C11H8O2 | 172.183 g/mol

2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone is a prothrombogenic compound and is used as a model quinone in cell culture investigations. 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone is a synthetic analogue of of 1,4-naphthoquinone with a methyl group in the 2-position. 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone can be used as an oxidative injury inducing agent.

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Applications
2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone is a prothrombogenic compound and is used as a model quinone in cell culture investigations. 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone is a synthetic analogue of of 1,4-naphthoquinone with a methyl group in the 2-position. 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone can be used as an oxidative injury inducing agent.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 58-27-5
• Molecular Formula: C11H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 172.183
• MDL Number: MFCD00001681
• InChI Key: MJVAVZPDRWSRRC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: menadione, vitamin k3, 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, menaphthone, 2-methylnaphthoquinone, thyloquinone, kappaxin, kayquinone, klottone, panosine
• PubChem CID: 4055
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28869
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O

• Melting Point: 104°C to 107°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 1908453
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,5831
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol
• Formula Weight: 172.18
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only