It participates in the synthesis of thrombin within animal livers, promotes the formation of prothrombin, and possesses unique haemostatic properties; it effectively prevents weakness in livestock and bleeding in subcutaneous tissues and internal organs; it promotes the growth and development of livestock and poultry, and accelerates bone mineralisation; it plays a role in poultry embryo formation, ensuring chick survival rates. As an essential nutrient for the physiological functions of livestock and poultry, it is an indispensable component of feed additives.

Source: Relevant content from ‘3.1 Veterinary Medicines and Feed Additives’ in: Peng Li. Synthesis and Application of Vitamin K3 [J]. Chinese Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2003, (10): 50–52.

• Molecular formula: C₁₇H₁₆N2O₆S

• Molecular weight: M=376.23

• CAS：73581-79-0

• Chemical formula: