2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthaquinone (Lawsone)

Biochemicals / Biochem-Fine Chemicals

RT

Highly Purified

2-Hydroxy-1, 4-naphthoquinone is the active ingredient of Lawsonia inermis (henna) leaves extract. It has potential antimicrobial activity and can be used for the detection of latent fingermarks on paper surfaces. Dyes and metabolites.

Synonyms:
2-Hydroxy-1, 4-naphthalenedione; 1, 4-Dihydro-1, 4-dioxo-2-hydroxynaphthalene; 2-Hydroxy-1, 4-naphthalenedione; 2-Hydroxy-1, 4-naphthoquinone; 2-Hydroxynaphthoquinone; C.I. 75480; C.I. Natural Orange 6; Flower of Paradise; Henna; Henna (dye); Lawsone; Mehendi; Mendi; NSC 27285; NSC 52500; NSC 8625; Pakarli; Q 0; Quino Power LSN

CAS No:
83-72-7

Molecular Formula:
C₁₀H₆O₃

Molecular Weight:
174.15

Purity:
≥98% (HPLC)

Appearance:
Yellow to orange powder

Melting Point:
>181°C (dec.)

Solubility:
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

Storage and Stability:
Store at RT.