Description
Technical & Manufacturing Relevance:
Vitamin K1 is an essential fat-soluble vitamin required for the hepatic synthesis of clotting factors (II, VII, IX, X) and proteins involved in bone mineralization. It plays a critical role in normal blood coagulation, vascular health, and skeletal integrity. In manufacturing, Vitamin K1 is commonly used in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, infant nutrition, clinical nutrition, and bone–cardiovascular support formulations. Due to its fat-soluble and light-sensitive nature, it is often formulated using oil solutions, emulsions, microencapsulation, or beadlet technology to enhance stability and bioavailability.
Applicable Dosage Forms:
Softgel capsules (oil-based)
Tablets (with suitable carriers)
Hard gelatin & HPMC capsules
Oral drops & liquid solutions
Injectable formulations (pharmaceutical use)
Medical & clinical nutrition products
Pharmacopoeial / Quality Notes:
USP / EP / IP / BP grades available
Yellow to yellow-brown viscous liquid or crystalline solid (grade dependent)
Practically insoluble in water; soluble in oils and organic solvents
Sensitive to light and oxidation (protective packaging required)
Controlled for impurities, heavy metals, and microbial limits
Animal-Origin Declaration:
Non-animal origin · Vegan / Vegetarian compliant
(Plant-derived or fully synthetic; origin declared batch-wise)
Manufacturing Support:
Available for bulk supply, contract manufacturing, third-party manufacturing, and private labeling. Complete support includes formulation development, stability optimization, pilot and commercial-scale production, customized packaging and labeling, and full regulatory documentation (COA, MSDS, TDS, stability data, traceability) required for easy resale and distribution in any country worldwide.
