Vitamin K1 Phylloquinone
- CAS
- 84-80-0
- EC
- 870-176-9
- Sectors
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Pharma & Healthcare, Food & Nutrition, Animal Nutrition
Vitamin K1 Phylloquinone (CAS 84-80-0) is a vitamin K compound that occurs as an odorless yellow viscous oil or crystalline solid, acts as a cofactor in blood clotting, and is used in pharmaceutical products for bleeding disorders, dietary supplements for bone health, food fortification and animal feed. 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.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C31H46O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 452.71 g/mol |
| Appearance | Phylloquinone is an odorless yellow viscous oil or crystals. |
| Form | viscous liquid |
| Color | Yellow to Dark Yellow |
| Odor | odorless |
| Melting point | -20 °C |
| Boiling point | 140-145 °C @ Press: 1 x 10-3 Torr |
| Density | 0.964 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 29369000 |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
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.