Vitamin K2 Menaquinone-7 (MK-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 in food, supplement, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Where is Vitamin K2 Menaquinone-7 (MK-7) used?

• Dietary supplements: softgels, tablets, and capsules
• Bone and cardiovascular formulations: combined with Vitamin D3
• Functional foods and beverages: dairy products, meal replacements, fortified drinks
• Nutraceutical drug-adjacent products: documented bioavailability and purity documentation
• Animal nutrition: poultry and livestock feed premixes for bone development and egg quality
• Its extended half-life makes it the preferred K2 form for bone and cardiovascular health positioning.

Commercial specifications

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