CAS 83-72-7 appears in our catalog under these names: 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 95%, 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, >95% (HPLC), 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, Lawsone/ 99.58% (existing batch purity), Lawsone. Offered by: Combi-blocks, TRC, Dr. Ehrenstorfer, TargetMol, GLPBio. Available pack sizes: 25g, 100g, 5g, 1g, 100mg, 500mg, 10g, 50g.
Lawsone is 1,4-Naphthoquinone carrying a hydroxy function at C-2. It is obtained from the leaves of Lawsonia inermis. It has a role as an antifungal agent and a protective agent. It is a tautomer of a naphthalene-1,2,4-trione.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C10H6O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 174.15 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 4-hydroxynaphthalene-1,2-dione |
| InChIKey | WVCHIGAIXREVNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CC(=O)C2=O)O |
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