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Phytonadione

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Phytonadione, also known as vitamin K1 or phytomenadione, is a fat-soluble vitamin found in plants and used as a dietary supplement and cosmetic ingredient; it is chemically synthesized for commercial use.

Also known as 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2-methyl[3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl)-, [R-[R*, R*-(E)]]-, 2-methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone, 201-564-2, 234-330-3, 81818-54-4, Phytomenadione, Vitamin K1
INCI name Phytonadione
CAS number 84-80-0
EC number 279-833-9
CosIng ID 36556
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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