Menadione | 2747

Menadione is an inhibitor of indoleamine2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) (IC₅₀ ~ 1 µM). It induces apoptosis via elevation of peroxide radical levels. Cytotoxic in various cell lines.

Menadione is an inhibitor of indoleamine2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) (IC₅₀ ~ 1 µM). It induces apoptosis via elevation of peroxide radical levels. Cytotoxic in various cell lines.

2747 | Menadione DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, Vitamin K3

Appearance: Off-white to yellow solid

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 58-27-5

Structure Available?: Y

Peptide sequence: N/A

Salt Form: No

Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₈O₂

Molecular Weight: 172.18

Cell-Permeable?: Yes

Purity: ≥98% by HPLC

Solubilities: DMSO (1 mg/ml) or 96% EtOH (~ 15 mg/ml)

Handling: Protect from air and light

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: An IDO inhibitor

MDL Number: MFCD00001681

PubChem CID: 4055

SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O

InChi: InChI=1S/C11H8O2/c1-7-6-10(12)8-4-2-3-5-9(8)11(7)13/h2-6H,1H3

InChi Key: MJVAVZPDRWSRRC-UHFFFAOYSA-N