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Synonyms : 2-(3E,7E,11E,15E,19E, 23E-Hexamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22-tetracosahexaenyl)-3-methyl-1,4-naphthalenedione; Farnoquinone; Menaquinone 6; Vitamin K2 (30); Vitamin MK6

Applications : Menaquinones 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-6 were the major isoprenoid quinones found in membrane preparations of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter fetus.

References : Kiesel. B. et al.: Biodegradation, 19, 435, 2008; Suhara. Y. et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 16, 3108, 2008; Gast. G. et al.: Nut., Metab., Cardiovas., Diseases, 19, 504, 2009; Carlone G.M. et al.: J. Gen. Microbiol., 129, 3385, 1983.

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.