Product Name

2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

General description

2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, isolated from the leaves of Impatiens glandulifera, specifically suppressed the  of PKC βI, δ, and ζ in a concentration-dependent manner in Raji cells.

Synonym

2-methoxynaphthalene-1,4-dione

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

2348-82-5

Formula

C¹¹H⁸O³

Molecular Weight

188.182

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥25mg/mL

Ethanol

Slightly soluble

Water

Insoluble

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

2-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a naphthoquinone that is naphthalene-1,4-dione substituted by a methoxy group at position 2. It has been isolated from the roots of Rubia yunnanensis. It has a role as a metabolite, an antimicrobial agent and a plant metabolite. It is an enol ether and a member of 1,4-naphthoquinones.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov