[523-39-7] of the unlabelled compound

Synonyms : 2-Methyl-3-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E,22E,26E,30E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35-nonamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34-hexatriacontanonaen-1-yl]-1,4-naphthalenedione-d₇; Vitamin K2 (45) (6CI-d₇); MK9-d₇; Menaquinone MK 9-d₇; Vitamin MK 9-d₇

Applications : Menaquinone 9-d7 is the labelled analogue of Menaquinone 9, which are isoprenoid quinones of the naphthalene series and belongs to the K2 Vitamin homologs. Menaquinones were originally discovered as the anti-hemorrhagic factor and now encompasses a variety of physiological processes. Menaquinone 9 is a form of vitamin K2 which acts as a prothrombogenic agent and is also a functional electron transfer component in nitrate reductase.

References : Hugenholtz. P. et al.: J. Bacteriol.,180, 4765, 1998; Ginet, N. et al.: Biochemistry, 40, 1812, 2001; Cape. J. et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 280, 34654, 2005.

Storage : Keep container tightly closed under nitrogen or argon and store at -20^oC for long-term shelf life.

Caution : In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.