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ULTRAPURE VITAMIN K USP23 (Phytonadione USP23 )

Definition: A yellow, viscous, naturally occurring fat soluble vitamin, found in leafy green vegetables, used by the body to form prothrombin. (A plasma protein that is essential to blood clotting) This chemical additive and skin conditioning agent consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

CTFA Name:                  Phytonadione
Chemical Name:              Phytonadione
CAS registry number:        84-80-0
Solubility:                 Oil



TEST                        SPECIFICATION
Appearance:                 Intense yellow, Viscous Liquid, 
                                odorless to slight odor
Source:	                    Synthetic	
Identification:             Positive Reaction Required	
Refractive Index:           Between 1.523 and 1.526			
Reaction:                   Conforming to R.S.				
Menadione:                  Conforming to R.S.				
Z Isomer Content:           <21.0%		  				
Assay:
       C31H46O2            97.0-103.0%				

                           Liquid Chromatography:
                                (Ph.Eur)
Cis-vitamin K1:                 Max. 15.0%
Trans-vitamin K1:               Min.  75 %
Vitamin K1 epoxide              Max   1.0 %
Vitamin K1 content              97.0-103.0%

Storage conditions: Store in original or other lightproof containers, tightly sealed. Always keep away from light. The product may be stored for 36 months from date of manufature in the unopened original container(which is sealed with inert gas) and at a temperature below 15 oC.

Stability: Vitamin K1 is slowly degraded by atmospheric oxygen, but is fairly rapidly degraded by light. It is relatively stable to heat, but is decomposed by alkalis. Packing: 1-kilo aluminum bottles

Uses:
Pharmaceutical: Used in blood coagulation.
Cosmetic: Active Ingredient in creams for care of noticeable surface veins. Used at concentrations between 0.5 and 5.0% max. (Check with the Federal Register for up-to-date permitted usage levels.)
Nutritional: A vital nutrient used by the body.
Compendial compliance:
Vitamin K1 meets all the requirements of the USP, FCC and PH. Eur when tested according to these compendia.
Safety: This product is safe for the intended use. Avoid ingestion or direct contact by applying suitable protective measures and personal hygiene.