Vitamin K 1
A family of phylloquinones that contains a ring of 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone and an isoprenoid side chain. Members of this group of vitamin K 1 have only one double bond on the proximal isoprene unit. Rich sources of vitamin K 1 include green plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. Vitamin K1 has antihemorrhagic and prothrombogenic activity.
Year introduced: use PHYTONADIONE 1964-2001
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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.847.638.721.374.689, D02.455.849.291.523.500.689, D02.806.550.625, D04.615.638.721.374.689
MeSH Unique ID: D010837
Registry Number: 84-80-0
Entry Terms:
- Phytonadione
- Phylloquinone
- Phytomenadione
- Vitamin K1
- Konakion
- Phyllohydroquinone
- Aquamephyton
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