Menaquinone 7

Menaquinone 7 (CAS 2124-57-4), commonly known as MK-7, is a long-chain form of Vitamin K2 used as a bioactive nutrient ingredient across food, supplement, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Its extended half-life in the body makes it the preferred K2 form for finished product formulators targeting bone and cardiovascular health positioning in various global markets.

In dietary supplement manufacturing, MK-7 is incorporated into softgels, tablets, and capsules. It is often combined with Vitamin D3 for bone density and cardiovascular support formulations.

Food and beverage producers use it to fortify functional foods such as dairy products, meal replacements, and fortified drinks where K2 labeling is a commercial differentiator for brands.

Pharmaceutical-grade MK-7 is used in nutraceutical drug-adjacent products where documented bioavailability and purity documentation are essential procurement requirements for quality assurance.

In animal nutrition, it is added to poultry and livestock feed premixes to support bone development and egg quality, ensuring high standards for agricultural production and livestock health.

MK-7 is supplied as a fine powder, oil suspension, or microencapsulated form to suit different manufacturing processes. Standard grades include food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade options.

Specifications are aligned to USP and Ph.Eur. monographs where applicable. Concentrations typically range from 0.1% to 1% in carrier-based or encapsulated formats for blending.