1,4-Naphthoquinone-d6

1,4-Naphthoquinone-d6 is a deuterated form of 1,4-Naphthoquinone, which is commonly known as naphthoquinone or vitamin K2. It is a yellow crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 198.26 g/mol. Its chemical formula is C10H2D6O2, and it is a deuterated derivative of 1,4-Naphthoquinone. 1,4-Naphthoquinone-d6 is primarily used as a stable isotope internal standard in analytical chemistry. It is used in various analytical techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and chromatography. Its isotopic purity makes it an ideal standard for quantitative analysis of 1,4-Naphthoquinone and other related compounds. Apart from its analytical applications, 1,4-Naphthoquinone-d6 also has some biological activities. It has been shown to have antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is also known to be an essential component of the electron transport chain in the photosynthetic process of some bacteria and algae. In terms of safety, 1,4-Naphthoquinone-d6 is not considered to be toxic or hazardous. However, as with any chemical, it should be handled with care and stored properly. It should also be used only by trained professionals in a laboratory setting.