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| Phylloquinone | |
|---|---|
| Common name | phylloquinone |
| Systematic name | 2-methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec- 2-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione |
| Other names | vitamin K1; phytonadione; phytomenadione |
| Chemical formula | C31H46O2 |
| Molecular mass | } g/mol |
Phylloquinone is a polycyclic aromatic ketone, based on 1,4-naphthoquinone, with 2-methyl and 3-phytyl substituents. It is often called vitamin K1.
It is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stable to air and moisture but decomposes in sunlight. It is found naturally in a wide variety of green plants.
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