Sigma-Aldrich
2-HYDROXY-1 4-NAPHTHOQUINONE 97% (C005B-082232)
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is one among the forensic reagents used for fingerprint detection. 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, produced from Lawsonia inermis , is an orange dye.
General description
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is one among the forensic reagents used for fingerprint detection.
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, produced from Lawsonia inermis, is an orange dye. It belongs to the class of naphthoquinone dyes. 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is used to dye hair and to color textiles. It has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antineoplastic properties. 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone inhibits tumor cell growth. It stimulates the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Application
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone has been used as a compound for the culture of schistosome worms.
- UPC:
- 51131637
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- Quantity:
- 25
- Unit of Measurement:
- GR
- MPN:
- H46805-25G
- CAS:
- 83-72-7



