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:  C₁₁H₈O₂•NaHSO₃•nH₂O

• Molecular weight: 294.26(n=1)，312.27(n=2)，330.29(n=3)

• CAS：6147-37-1

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