Vitamin K 2

A group of substances similar to VITAMIN K 1 which contains a ring of 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinione and an isoprenoid side chain of varying number of isoprene units. In vitamin K 2, each isoprene unit contains a double bond. They are produced by bacteria including the normal intestinal flora.

Also Known As:

Vitamin K2; Menaquinones; Vitamin K Quinone; Menaquinone

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antifibrinolytic Agents
Vitamins

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Terpenes: 1461
    - Diterpenes: 1470
      - Phytol: 95
        Vitamin K: 7000
        Vitamin K 2: 472
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
        Naphthalenes: 18
        Naphthoquinones: 418
        Vitamin K: 7000
        Vitamin K 2: 472
- Quinones: 434
  - Naphthoquinones: 418
    - Vitamin K 2: 472
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
  - Naphthalenes: 18
    - Naphthoquinones: 418
      - Vitamin K: 7000
        Vitamin K 2: 472

1'-oxomenaquinone-7

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results