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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- A. L. Bacharach. 2 - Methyl - 1: 4 - Naphthoquinone. Br Med J. 1940, 1, (4123), 72.
- David Ross.; Hjordis Thor.; Sten Orrenius.; Peter Moldeus. Interaction of menadione (2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone) with glutathione. Chemico-Biological Interactions. 1985, 55, 177-184.