1,4-naphthoquinone derivatives

Patent Pending Naphthoquinone forms the central chemical structure of many natural compounds, most notably the K vitamins. 2-Methylnaphthoquinone is a more effective coagulant than vitamin K. Other natural naphtoquinones include juglone, plumbagin, droserone. Naphthoquinone derivatives have significant pharmacological properties. They are cytotoxic, they have significant antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. Plants with naphthoquinone content are widely used in China and the countries of South America, where they are used to treat malignant and parasitic diseases.