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Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Vitamin K5 is used as a pharmaceutical agent for its role in blood clotting and bone metabolism. It is particularly important for the production of proteins necessary for blood coagulation and for regulating calcium levels in the body, which helps in maintaining healthy bones and preventing osteoporosis.
Used in Nutritional Supplements:
Vitamin K5 is used as a nutritional supplement to ensure adequate intake of this essential nutrient, especially for individuals with dietary restrictions or those at risk of vitamin K deficiency. It supports overall health and well-being by contributing to the maintenance of healthy bones and promoting proper blood clotting.
Used in Cosmetics Industry:
Vitamin K5 is used as an ingredient in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties. It may help protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals, promoting skin health and reducing the signs of aging.
Used in Animal Nutrition:
Vitamin K5 is used in animal nutrition to support the health of livestock, particularly in the prevention of bleeding disorders and the maintenance of bone health in animals. It is an essential component of animal feed to ensure the well-being and productivity of livestock.

InChI:InChI=1/C11H11NO/c1-7-6-10(12)8-4-2-3-5-9(8)11(7)13/h2-6,13H,12H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 7469-77-4 2-methylnaphthalen-1-ol 
• 58-27-5 menadione 
• 7647-01-0 hydrogenchloride 
• 2889-83-0 2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone-4-semicarbazone 
• 71493-59-9 2-Methyl-4-(4-nitro-phenylazo)-[1]naphthol 

Downstream Products

• 58-27-5 menadione 
• 858818-15-2 chloro-acetic acid-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-[1]naphthylamide) 
• 20502-08-3 1-Oxy-2-methyl-4-dichloro-acetamido-naphthalen 
• 20502-09-4 2-Methyl-1-dichloro-acetoxy-4-dichloro-acetamido-naphthalen 
• 505-73-7 disulfanediyldiacetic acid 
• 847371-52-2 C₂₈H₂₀F₂₃N₃O₄ 
• 523-68-2 N-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-naphthyl)-acetamide 
• 1408237-75-1 N-(4'-hydroxy-3'-methyl-1'-naphthyl)-3-(4-iso-butylphenyl)-propanamide 
• 109249-42-5 2-methyl-4-(2-nitro-benzylidenamino)-[1]naphthol 
• 1123645-77-1 C₂₂H₁₇N₅OS 
• 1123645-75-9 C₂₁H₁₉N₅O 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

DPPH radical scavenging activity of paracetamol analogues

Biochemical studies suggest a direct relationship between the radical scavenging activity of paracetamol (I) and its antipyretic and analgesic action. To evaluate the effect of chemical modifications on the radical scavenging activity of compounds of type I, analogues 1-14 were prepared and submitted to a stable free radical (DPPH; 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl) assay. All paracetamol derivatives showed a significant higher efficiency than the parent compound. This study showed that radical scavenging activity can be increased by decreasing the phenolic ortho substituents steric hindrance or by introducing substituents on the acyl moiety like an indazole ring or the ionic N-methyl morpholinium group. A significant activating effect was also observed by replacing the 1,4-acylamidophenol with a 1,4-acylamidonaphthol system.

Immunomodulating compositions for treatment of immune system disorders

The present invention relates to a composition for use as an immunomodulator comprising small molecular weight components of less than 3000 daltons, and having the following properties: a) is extractable from bile of animals; b) is capable of stimulating monocytes and macrophages in vitro and in vivo; c) is capable of modulating tumor necrosis factor production; d) contains no measurable IL-1α, IL-1β, TNF, IL-6, IL-8, IL-4, GM-CSF or IFN-γ; e) has an anti-proliferative effect in a malignant mouse hybridoma cell line; f) shows no cytotoxicity to human peripheral blood mononuclear cells or lymphocytes; and g) is not an endotoxin. The invention also relates to a method of preparing the composition, its use as an immunomodulator, and its use in the treatment of diseases and conditions having an immunological component.