Vitamin K3 molecule C013 / 8904
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Vitamin K3 molecule C013 / 8904
Vitamin K3 molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of vitamin K3, also called menadione. Atoms are represented as spheres: carbon (large, grey), hydrogen (small, grey) and oxygen (red). Menadione is a provitamin, a precursor to vitamin K2. Due to its high toxicity, its use as a nutritional supplement for vitamin K has been banned in most countries. Large doses can cause haemolytic anaemia (the destruction of red blood cells) in adults and brain damage, liver damage and even death in neonatal babies. However, low doses of menadione are still used in many countries as an inexpensive micronutrient supplement for livestock
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This print showcases the intricate structure of a Vitamin K3 molecule, also known as menadione. The computer-generated model presents a visual representation of this compound, with atoms depicted as spheres: carbon in large grey spheres, hydrogen in small grey spheres, and oxygen in vibrant red spheres. Menadione serves as a provitamin or precursor to Vitamin K2. However, despite its potential benefits, menadione's high toxicity has led to its prohibition as a nutritional supplement in most countries. In adults, excessive doses can result in haemolytic anaemia - the destruction of red blood cells. Neonatal babies face even more severe consequences such as brain damage, liver damage, and even death when exposed to this compound. Nevertheless, low doses of menadione are still utilized in numerous countries as an affordable micronutrient supplement for livestock. This biochemically significant molecule plays a crucial role within the field of chemistry due to its polycyclic aromatic ketone structure. Ramon Andrade's remarkable molecular model provides insight into the complex world of vitamins and supplements while highlighting the toxic nature associated with certain compounds like menadione. It serves as a reminder that caution must be exercised when dealing with powerful biochemical substances like these.
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