2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA13593.09
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS58-27-5
IUPAC Name2-methyl-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione
Molecular FormulaC11H8O2
InChI KeyMJVAVZPDRWSRRC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=CC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormPowder or lumps
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)102.0-109.0?C
Appearance (Color)Yellow to green
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
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:

  1. A. L. Bacharach. 2 - Methyl - 1: 4 - Naphthoquinone. Br Med J. 1940, 1, (4123), 72.
  2. 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.