Menadione (2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, vitamin K3) ≥98% (by HPLC)

Supplier: Enzo Life Sciences

460-007-G010
89151-410EA 58.24 USD
89151-410
Menadione (2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, vitamin K3) ≥98% (by HPLC)
Menadione (2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, Vitamin K3)

Cytotoxic in various cell lines. Induces apoptosis via elevation of peroxide and superoxide radical levels. Affects gap-junctional intercellular communication by mediation of tyrosine phosphorylation.Inhibitor of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) with an IC50 of ~1µM.


  • IDO inhibitor


Off-white to yellow crystalline solid.


Soluble in 96% ethanol (16mg/ml) or DMSO (1mg/ml); almost insoluble in water.

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