Vitamin K5

SKU: orb1982112

Description

Vitamin K5 (Synkamin) is a photosensitizer and antimicrobial agent that acts as a selective PKM2 inhibitor, with IC50 values of 28, 191, and 120 μM against PKM2, PKM1, and PKL, respectively. It induces apoptosis in colon 26 cells and is used in cancer and infection research, as well as a preservative in pharmaceuticals and foods.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 83-70-5
• MW: 173.21
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₁NO
• SMILES: OC=1C2=C(C(N)=CC1C)C=CC=C2
• Target: Antibacterial,Antifungal,PKM,Apoptosis,Others

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

6754