CAS No 863-61-6 , 2-methyl-3-[(2E,6E,10E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-2,6,10,
14-tetraenyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione

Title: Menaquinones
Synonyms: Vitamin K2; 2-methyl-3-all-trans-polyprenyl-1,4-naphthoquinones
Literature References: Group of prenylated naphthoquinone derivatives having the physiological activity of vitamin K, q.v. Nomenclature is based on the number of isoprene residues comprising the side chain. Compds of varying chain length are produced by bacteria, particularly by normal intestinal flora, and may serve as a source of vitamin K for humans. Birds and animals are capable of alkylating menadione, q.v., to produce menaquinone 4. Originally isolated from putrefied fish meal: R. W. McKee et al., J. Biol. Chem. 131, 327 (1939). Identification of menaquinone 6: S. B. Binkley et al., ibid. 133, 721 (1940). Isoln of menaquinone 7 from cultures of Bacillus brevis: M. Tishler, W. L. Sampson, Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 68, 136 (1948). Structures and syntheses of series of menaquinones: O. Isler et al., Helv. Chim. Acta 41, 786 (1958). Review of isoln, props, synthesis: O. Isler, O. Wiss, Vitam. Horm. 17, 53-90 (1959); H. Mayer, O. Isler, Methods Enzymol. 18C, 469-547 (1971); of biosynthesis: D. R. Threlfall, Vitam. Horm. 29, 153-200 (1971); R. Bentley, R. Meganathan, Microbiol. Rev. 46, 241-280 (1982). Menaquinones with side chains of up to 15 repeating units have been described: T. Sakano et al., Chem. Pharm. Bull. 34, 4322 (1986). HPLC determn in bone: S. J. Hodges et al., J. Bone Miner. Res. 8, 1005 (1993). Metabolism and distribution: H. H. W. Thijssen, M. J. Drittij-Reijnders, Br. J. Nutr. 72, 415 (1994). Absorption and bioavailability in humans: J. M. Conly et al., Am. J. Gastroenterol. 89, 915 (1994).
 
Derivative Type: Menaquinone 4
CAS Registry Number: 863-61-6
CAS Name: (E,E,E)-2-Methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2,6,10,14-hexadecatetraenyl)-1,4-naphthalenedione
Synonyms: menatetrenone; MK 4; Vitamin K2(20)
Trademarks: Kaytwo (Eisai)
Molecular Formula: C31H40O2
Molecular Weight: 444.65
Percent Composition: C 83.74%, H 9.07%, O 7.20%
Properties: Yellow crystals from alcohol, mp 35°. uv max: 248 nm (E1%1cm 439).
Melting point: mp 35°
Absorption maximum: uv max: 248 nm (E1%1cm 439)
 
Derivative Type: Menaquinone 6
CAS Registry Number: 84-81-1
CAS Name: (all-E)-2-(3,7,11,15,19,23-Hexamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22-tetracosahexaenyl)-3-methyl-1,4-naphthalenedione
Synonyms: 2-difarnesyl-3-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone; farnoquinone; MK 6; Vitamin K2(30)
Molecular Formula: C41H56O2
Molecular Weight: 580.88
Percent Composition: C 84.77%, H 9.72%, O 5.51%
Properties: Yellow crystals from acetone + alcohol or petr ether, mp 50°. uv max (petr ether): 243, 248, 261, 270, 325-328 nm (E1%1cm 304, 320, 290, 292, 53).
Melting point: mp 50°
Absorption maximum: uv max (petr ether): 243, 248, 261, 270, 325-328 nm (E1%1cm 304, 320, 290, 292, 53)
 
Derivative Type: Menaquinone 7
CAS Registry Number: 2124-57-4
CAS Name: (all-E)-2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27-Heptamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26-octacosaheptaenyl)-3-methyl-1,4-naphthalenedione
Synonyms: Vitamin K2(35)
Molecular Formula: C46H64O2
Molecular Weight: 649.00
Percent Composition: C 85.13%, H 9.94%, O 4.93%
Properties: Light yellow microcrystalline plates from petr ether, mp 54°. bp0.0002 200° (some dec). uv max (petr ether): 243, 248, 261, 270, 325-328 nm (E1%1cm 278, 195, 266, 267, 48). Slightly less sol than vitamin K1 in the same organic solvents.
Melting point: mp 54°
Boiling point: bp0.0002 200° (some dec)
Absorption maximum: uv max (petr ether): 243, 248, 261, 270, 325-328 nm (E1%1cm 278, 195, 266, 267, 48)
 
Therap-Cat: Vitamin (prothrombogenic).
Keywords: Vitamin/Vitamin Source; Vitamin K.