Vitamin K1 Phylloquinone
- CAS
- 2124-57-4
- EC
- 870-176-9
- Sectors
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Pharma & Healthcare, Food & Nutrition, Animal Nutrition
Phylloquinone, also known as vitamin K1, is a yellow viscous oil or powder with formula C31H46O2 and molecular weight 450.70 g/mol. Density 0.984 g/cm³, boiling point 546.4°C at 760 mmHg, flash point 200.4°C, refractive index 1.527. Insoluble in water, soluble in organics like chloroform and ether, light-sensitive, produced from plants or synthetically; cofactor for blood clotting.
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Vitamin K1 Phylloquinone
Applications
Used in pharmaceuticals for bleeding disorders; supplements for bone health; food fortification in infant formula; cosmetics for anti-aging; animal feed for coagulation; in research for carboxylation studies.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity but may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions; avoid strong oxidizers. Stable but decomposes with light; use PPE, ventilate. Hazard Class not specified; monitor for jaundice in newborns.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg drums with inner aluminum foil for light protection; store sealed in cool are.