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C11H10O2
174.2 g/mol
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Menadiol

CAS481-85-6EC207-573-8
Category
API
Compound Class
Alcohol
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Raw Material

Menadiol is an organic compound that serves as a pharmaceutical raw material. It is the hydroquinone form related to vitamin K4 and is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

pharmaceutical raw material

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for Menadiol (CAS 481-85-6) is 2907.29.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2907.29

EU CN code (8-digit)

2907 29 00

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-diol

InChIKey

ZJTLZYDQJHKRMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2C(=C1)O)O

Synonyms (16)
  • 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthalenediol
  • 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinol
  • 2-Methylhydronaphthoquinone
  • 2-Methylnaphthalene-1,4-diol
  • Dihydrovitamin K3
  • Menadiol
  • Menadiol (BAN)
  • Methylnaphthohydroquinone
  • Reduced menadione
  • Reduced vitamin K3
  • Vitamin K2 Impurity 15
  • Vitamin K3H2

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