Name: Vitamin K2(20)

Synonyms: Vitamin K2, Vitamin MK4,menaquinone

Molecular Structure:

Molecular formula: C₃₁H₄₀O₂

Molecular weight : 444.65

C.A.S number : 863-61-6

Assay: 98%

Characteristic:

Function and Usage:

Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin,it is needed to manufacture prothrombin, a substance essential for the normal clotting of blood.

1.Vitamin K2 is being used to cure haemorrhage caused by VK2 deficiency; promotes the formation of thrombin, accelerates blood clotting, maintains proper clotting time; also used as quick coagulant in surgeries or first aids

2. Vitamin K2 is being used to treat the degenerative bone disease osteoporosis.; VK2 produces a specific protein known as osteocalcin which can bind calcium, therefore to increase the density of bones and to prevent fracture.

3. Vitamin K2 can prevent the disease of hepatocellular carcinoma in women with viral cirrhosis.

4. Vitamin K2 has function of diuresis, promotes the detoxifcation of liver and lowering the blood pressure