Product Name

  • Name

    PLUMBAGIN

  • EINECS 207-569-6
  • CAS No. 481-42-5
  • Article Data38
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.354 g/cm3
  • Solubility
  • Melting Point 76-78 °C(lit.)
  • Formula C11H8O3
  • Boiling Point 383.927 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 188.183
  • Flash Point 200.165 °C
  • Transport Information UN 2923 8/PG 2
  • Appearance orange crystalline powder or crystals
  • Safety 22-26-36/37/39-45
  • Risk Codes 25-34
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 481-42-5 (PLUMBAGIN)
  • Hazard Symbols ToxicT
  • Synonyms 2-Methyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone;2-Methyljuglone;5-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone;NSC 688284;
  • PSA 54.37000
  • LogP 1.71750

Synthetic route

2-bromo-5-hydroxy-[1,4]naphthoquinone
69008-03-3

2-bromo-5-hydroxy-[1,4]naphthoquinone

tetramethylstannane
594-27-4

tetramethylstannane

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(0); copper(I) bromide In 1,4-dioxane for 15h; Heating;100%
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(0); copper(I) bromide In 1,4-dioxane for 15h; Heating; Yield given;
6-methyl-5,8-dioxo-5,8-dihydronaphthalen-1-yl acetate
116752-29-5

6-methyl-5,8-dioxo-5,8-dihydronaphthalen-1-yl acetate

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride In methanol at 50℃; for 1h;100%
5-methoxymethoxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
106914-49-2

5-methoxymethoxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With toluene-4-sulfonic acid In neat (no solvent, solid phase) at 20℃; for 0.583333h; Green chemistry;97%
With hydrogenchloride In methanol for 0.0833333h; Heating;95%
2,2,5-trimethylnaphtho-[1,8-de]-1,3-dioxin-6-ol

2,2,5-trimethylnaphtho-[1,8-de]-1,3-dioxin-6-ol

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With cerium(IV) ammonium sulphate In water; acetonitrile for 0.25h; Cooling with ice;95%
With ammonium cerous sulfate In water; acetonitrile at 0℃; for 0.25h;95%
2-methyl-5-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone
22266-99-5

2-methyl-5-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With aluminium trichloride90%
With aluminium trichloride In dichloromethane 1.) 1 h, room temp., 2.) 15 min, water;90%
With aluminium trichloride In dichloromethane at 20℃; for 2h;75%
diomuscinone

diomuscinone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydride In tetrahydrofuran for 15h; Ambient temperature;82%
2-Methyl-1,5-naphthalindiol-5-acetat
116752-27-3

2-Methyl-1,5-naphthalindiol-5-acetat

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With oxygen; methylene blue In methanol at 20℃; for 4h; Irradiation;69%
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 74 percent / aq. ON(SO3K)2, KH2PO4 / methanol / 2 h
2: 100 percent / conc. HCl / methanol / 1 h / 50 °C
View Scheme
menadione
58-27-5

menadione

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With [ruthenium(II)(η6-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-benzene)(chloride)(μ-chloride)]2; trifluoroacetic acid; trifluoroacetic anhydride; bis-[(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene at 80℃; for 12h; Sealed tube; chemoselective reaction;61%
With ammonium peroxydisulfate; sulfuric acid
5-acetyloxy-3-bromo-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
101927-36-0

5-acetyloxy-3-bromo-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Bu3SnH

Bu3SnH

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
at 145℃; for 12h;60%
1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methylnaphthalin
1130-61-6

1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methylnaphthalin

A

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

B

7-methyljuglone
14787-38-3

7-methyljuglone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With salcomine; oxygen In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 20℃; for 1h; Inert atmosphere;A 51%
B 30%
2-bromo-5-hydroxy-[1,4]naphthoquinone
69008-03-3

2-bromo-5-hydroxy-[1,4]naphthoquinone

<2,6-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl>trimethylstannane
126421-39-4

<2,6-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl>trimethylstannane

A

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

B

2-(2,6-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone
137057-03-5

2-(2,6-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(0) In 1,4-dioxane for 3h; Heating;A 6%
B 46%
2-bromo-5-hydroxy-[1,4]naphthoquinone
69008-03-3

2-bromo-5-hydroxy-[1,4]naphthoquinone

lithium dimethylcuprate
15681-48-8

lithium dimethylcuprate

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃;42%
1-methoxy-2-methyl-4,5-naphthylene diacetate
848141-72-0

1-methoxy-2-methyl-4,5-naphthylene diacetate

A

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

B

8,8'-dihydroxy-3,3'-dimethyl[2,2']binaphthalenyl-1,4,1',4'-tetraone
34341-27-0

8,8'-dihydroxy-3,3'-dimethyl[2,2']binaphthalenyl-1,4,1',4'-tetraone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 1-methoxy-2-methyl-4,5-naphthylene diacetate With potassium hydroxide In methanol for 0.5h; Heating;
Stage #2: With lead dioxide In chloroform for 0.5h; Heating;
A 23%
B 0.3%
1,5-Dihydroxy-2-methylnaphthalin
79786-99-5

1,5-Dihydroxy-2-methylnaphthalin

A

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

B

5-hydroxy-6-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
60011-38-3

5-hydroxy-6-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium dihydrogenphosphate; potassium nitrososulfonate In methanol for 2h;A n/a
B 15%
With potassium dihydrogenphosphate; potassium nitrososulfonate In methanol for 2h;A n/a
B 15%
(3R,4R)-4,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone
39626-94-3, 72058-77-6, 92694-13-8, 39626-91-0

(3R,4R)-4,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone

A

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

B

1,2(3)-tetrahydro-3,3'-biplumbagin

1,2(3)-tetrahydro-3,3'-biplumbagin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 2,3-dicyano-5,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone In 1,4-dioxane for 12h; Heating;A n/a
B 0.005%
With 2,3-dicyano-5,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone In 1,4-dioxane for 12h; Heating;
ethanol
64-17-5

ethanol

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone; compound with hydroquinone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone; compound with hydroquinone

A

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

B

hydroquinone
123-31-9

hydroquinone

ethanol
64-17-5

ethanol

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone; compound with naphthol-(1)

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone; compound with naphthol-(1)

A

α-naphthol
90-15-3

α-naphthol

B

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

2-methyl-1,4,5-naphthalenetriol
58274-93-4

2-methyl-1,4,5-naphthalenetriol

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With dihydrogen peroxide
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone; compound with hydroquinone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone; compound with hydroquinone

acetic acid
64-19-7

acetic acid

A

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

B

hydroquinone
123-31-9

hydroquinone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone; compound with naphthol-(1)

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone; compound with naphthol-(1)

acetic acid
64-19-7

acetic acid

A

α-naphthol
90-15-3

α-naphthol

B

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

(3R,4R)-4,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone
39626-94-3, 72058-77-6, 92694-13-8, 39626-91-0

(3R,4R)-4,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 2,3-dicyano-5,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone In 1,4-dioxane for 18h; Heating;22 mg
With pyridine; chromium(VI) oxide In chloroform for 24h;
plumbazeylanone
94410-15-8

plumbazeylanone

A

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

B

methylene-3,3'-diplumbagin
58275-00-6

methylene-3,3'-diplumbagin

Conditions
ConditionsYield
at 240℃; under 4.5 Torr; for 0.0833333h;
(4aR,5R,8aR)-4a-Chloro-2-methyl-5-trimethylsilanyloxy-4a,5,8,8a-tetrahydro-[1,4]naphthoquinone

(4aR,5R,8aR)-4a-Chloro-2-methyl-5-trimethylsilanyloxy-4a,5,8,8a-tetrahydro-[1,4]naphthoquinone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With chromium(VI) oxide; acetic acid for 1.5h; Heating; Yield given;
5-hydroxynaphtho-1,4-quinone
481-39-0

5-hydroxynaphtho-1,4-quinone

acetic acid
64-19-7

acetic acid

A

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

B

isoplumbagin
14777-17-4

isoplumbagin

C

2,3-dimethyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone
80596-51-6

2,3-dimethyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium peroxydisulfate; silver nitrate 1.) Acetonitril, 80 deg C, 2.) H2O, Rueckfluss, 2 h; Multistep reaction;
1,4,5-Triacetoxy-8-chlor-2-methylnaphthalin
89475-06-9

1,4,5-Triacetoxy-8-chlor-2-methylnaphthalin

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Yield given. Multistep reaction;
2-methyl-5-amino-1,4-naphthoquinone
116415-35-1

2-methyl-5-amino-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With nitrosylsulfuric acid; sulfuric acid; water 1.) 4 h, 2.) 2 h, reflux; Yield given. Multistep reaction;
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 48 percent / NaNO2 / 3 h / Heating
2: 1.) ON(SO3K)2, 0.167 M K2HPO4, 2.) H2O / 1.) 4 h, 2.) 2 h, reflux
View Scheme
5-Acetamido-2-methyl-1,4-naphthochinon
116415-36-2

5-Acetamido-2-methyl-1,4-naphthochinon

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With dipotassium hydrogenphosphate; potassium nitrososulfonate; water 1.) 4 h, 2.) 2 h, reflux; Yield given. Multistep reaction;
(S)-4,8-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one

(S)-4,8-Dihydroxy-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 2,3-dicyano-5,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone In 1,4-dioxane for 8h; Heating;
(-)-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,4-naphthoquinone

(-)-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With chromium(VI) oxide; sulfuric acid In sodium hydroxide for 0.0333333h;12 mg
rel-(10S,1S,4R,4aS,9aR)-5,10-Dihydroxy-5,10-di-O-isopropylidene-1,4-methano-9a-methyl-9-oxo-1,4,4a,9,9a,10-hexahydroanthracene

rel-(10S,1S,4R,4aS,9aR)-5,10-Dihydroxy-5,10-di-O-isopropylidene-1,4-methano-9a-methyl-9-oxo-1,4,4a,9,9a,10-hexahydroanthracene

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; iron(III) chloride 1.) toluene, 270 deg C, 30 min, 2.) MeOH, 3 h; Yield given. Multistep reaction;
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

methyl iodide
74-88-4

methyl iodide

2-methyl-5-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone
22266-99-5

2-methyl-5-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With silver(l) oxide In dichloromethane at 20℃; for 48h; Inert atmosphere;99%
With silver(l) oxide94%
With silver(l) oxide In chloroform Ambient temperature;93%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

n-hexadecanoyl chloride
112-67-4

n-hexadecanoyl chloride

plumbagin palmitate

plumbagin palmitate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone With triethylamine In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: n-hexadecanoyl chloride In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 1h;
99%
n-dodecanoyl chloride
112-16-3

n-dodecanoyl chloride

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-dodecanoyloxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-dodecanoyloxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone With triethylamine In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: n-dodecanoyl chloride In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 1h;
98%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

tetradecanoyl chloride
112-64-1

tetradecanoyl chloride

plumbagin myristate

plumbagin myristate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone With triethylamine In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: tetradecanoyl chloride In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 1h;
98%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Stearoyl chloride
112-76-5

Stearoyl chloride

5-octadecanoyloxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-octadecanoyloxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone With triethylamine In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: Stearoyl chloride In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 1h;
96%
(Z)-9-octadecenoyl chloride
112-77-6

(Z)-9-octadecenoyl chloride

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-{(Z)-octadecenylalkanoyloxy}-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-{(Z)-octadecenylalkanoyloxy}-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone With triethylamine In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: (Z)-9-octadecenoyl chloride In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 1h;
96%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

acetic anhydride
108-24-7

acetic anhydride

6-methyl-5,8-dioxo-5,8-dihydronaphthalen-1-yl acetate
116752-29-5

6-methyl-5,8-dioxo-5,8-dihydronaphthalen-1-yl acetate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With pyridine for 2h; Ambient temperature;94%
With pyridine at 20℃; for 10h;93%
With pyridine at 20℃; for 4h;90%
With triethylamine In diethyl ether at 20℃; for 0.5h;
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

chloromethyl methyl ether
107-30-2

chloromethyl methyl ether

5-methoxymethoxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
106914-49-2

5-methoxymethoxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone With sodium hydride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide; paraffin oil at 0℃; for 0.0833333h;
Stage #2: chloromethyl methyl ether In 1,2-dimethoxyethane; paraffin oil at 0℃; for 1.5h;
94%
With potassium carbonate In acetone
1-bromo-4-(2-vinylbuta-1,3-dienyl)benzene
906351-28-8

1-bromo-4-(2-vinylbuta-1,3-dienyl)benzene

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

(4aRS,9aSR)-1-(4-bromophenyl)-5-hydroxy-9a-methyl-2-vinyl-1,4,4a,9a-tetrahydroanthracene-9,10-dione

(4aRS,9aSR)-1-(4-bromophenyl)-5-hydroxy-9a-methyl-2-vinyl-1,4,4a,9a-tetrahydroanthracene-9,10-dione

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With boron trifluoride diethyl etherate In dichloromethane at -35℃; Diels-Alder Cycloaddition; Inert atmosphere;92%
With boron trifluoride diethyl etherate In dichloromethane at -30℃; Diels-Alder reaction;
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

propionic acid
802294-64-0

propionic acid

5-O-propionoyl-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
1238220-30-8

5-O-propionoyl-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With dmap; 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoic anhydride; triethylamine In dichloromethane at 20℃; for 2h;89%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

N-sulfinyl-4-methylaniline
15795-42-3

N-sulfinyl-4-methylaniline

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-(4-methylphenyl)imino-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-1-one

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-(4-methylphenyl)imino-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-1-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In benzene for 72h; Ambient temperature;87%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate
17341-93-4

2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate

O-trichloroethoxycarbonyl-plumbagone

O-trichloroethoxycarbonyl-plumbagone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone With pyridine In dichloromethane at 0℃; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate In dichloromethane
87%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

ethyl iodide
75-03-6

ethyl iodide

plumbagin ethyl ether

plumbagin ethyl ether

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone With potassium carbonate In acetone at 20℃; for 0.0833333h;
Stage #2: ethyl iodide In acetone at 80℃; for 1h;
87%
lauric acid
143-07-7

lauric acid

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-dodecanoyloxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-dodecanoyloxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With dmap; 2-methyl-6-nitrobenzoic anhydride; triethylamine In dichloromethane at 20℃;86%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-hydroxy-6-iodo-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-hydroxy-6-iodo-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With N-iodo-succinimide; dichloro(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)rhodium (III) dimer; copper diacetate; silver(I) triflimide In dichloromethane at 45℃; for 2h; Inert atmosphere; Sealed tube; Microwave irradiation;85%
copper(II) nitrate trihydrate

copper(II) nitrate trihydrate

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

4'-phenyl-2,2':6',2-terpyridine
58345-97-4

4'-phenyl-2,2':6',2-terpyridine

[Cu(4'‐phenyl‐2,2':6',2''‐terpyridine)(plum)]NO3

[Cu(4'‐phenyl‐2,2':6',2''‐terpyridine)(plum)]NO3

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: copper(II) nitrate trihydrate; 4'-phenyl-2,2':6',2-terpyridine In methanol; chloroform at 20℃; for 1h;
Stage #2: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone With triethylamine In methanol; chloroform for 0.5h; Cooling with ice;
84%
1,10-Phenanthroline
66-71-7

1,10-Phenanthroline

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

copper(I) bromide
7787-70-4

copper(I) bromide

C23H15BrCuN2O3*CH4O

C23H15BrCuN2O3*CH4O

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium methylate In methanol at 20℃; for 2.5h; Reflux;81%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

2-bromoethyl phenyl selenide
50630-23-4

2-bromoethyl phenyl selenide

C19H16O3Se

C19H16O3Se

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With silver nitrate In acetonitrile at 20℃; for 1h;81%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoyl chloride
98770-65-1

(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-eicosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoyl chloride

5-eicosapentaenoyloxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

5-eicosapentaenoyloxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With pyridine; dmap at 20℃; for 4h; Inert atmosphere;80%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

4-chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-aniline
320-51-4

4-chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-aniline

3-(4-chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone

3-(4-chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With trifluoroacetic acid In methanol for 6h; Reflux;80%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

3-chloro-4-trifluoromethoxy-aniline
64628-73-5

3-chloro-4-trifluoromethoxy-aniline

3-(3-chloro-4-trifluoromethoxy-phenylamino)-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone

3-(3-chloro-4-trifluoromethoxy-phenylamino)-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-[1,4]naphthoquinone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With trifluoroacetic acid In methanol for 6h; Reflux;80%
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

dimethyltin(IV) diisopropoxide
26900-62-9

dimethyltin(IV) diisopropoxide

(CH3)2Sn(C10H4O2(O)CH3)2

(CH3)2Sn(C10H4O2(O)CH3)2

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In benzene byproducts: isopropanol; addn. of ligand to tin compd. soln. (ratio 2/1); refluxing; azeotropically fractionating, 3-5h; evapn.; crystn. (benzene or benzene/hexane 1/1); elem. anal.;79%
bis(isopropoxy)diphenyltin(IV)

bis(isopropoxy)diphenyltin(IV)

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

(C6H5)2Sn(C10H4O2(O)CH3)2

(C6H5)2Sn(C10H4O2(O)CH3)2

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In benzene byproducts: isopropanol; addn. of ligand to tin compd. soln. (ratio 2/1); refluxing; azeotropically fractionating, 3-5h; evapn.; crystn. (benzene or benzene/hexane 1/1); elem. anal.;79%
1,10-Phenanthroline
66-71-7

1,10-Phenanthroline

copper(II) nitrate trihydrate

copper(II) nitrate trihydrate

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
481-42-5

5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

C23H15CuN2O3(1+)*NO3(1-)*0.25H2O

C23H15CuN2O3(1+)*NO3(1-)*0.25H2O

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium methylate In methanol at 20℃; for 2.5h; Reflux;79%

Plumbagin Specification

The Plumbagin, with the CAS registry number 481-42-5, is also known as 2-Methyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione. It belongs to the product category of Anthraquinones, Hydroquinones and Quinones. Its EINECS registry number is 207-569-6. This chemical's molecular formula is C11H8O3 and molecular weight is 188.18. What's more, both its IUPAC name and systematic name are the same which is called 5-Hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione. Plumbagin is a yellow dye, formally derived from naphthoquinone. It is regarded as a toxin. And this chemical is used as dye intermediates.

Physical properties about Plumbagin are: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.45; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.42; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.67; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 40.04; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 7.06; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 479.8; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 84.56; (9)#H bond acceptors: 3; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (12)Polar Surface Area: 43.37 Å2; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.63; (14)Molar Refractivity: 49.48 cm3; (15)Molar Volume: 138.9 cm3; (16)Surface Tension: 57.1 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.354 g/cm3; (18)Flash Point: 200.2 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 65.73 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 383.9 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 1.92E-06 mmHg at 25 °C.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. It is toxic if swallowed and it may cause burns. Therefore, you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contacting with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And in case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: O=C\2c1c(O)cccc1C(=O)/C(=C/2)C
(2) InChI: InChI=1S/C11H8O3/c1-6-5-9(13)10-7(11(6)14)3-2-4-8(10)12/h2-5,12H,1H3
(3) InChIKey: VCMMXZQDRFWYSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows:

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mouse LD50 intraperitoneal 5mg/kg (5mg/kg)   "CRC Handbook of Antibiotic Compounds," Vols.1- , Berdy, J., Boca Raton, FL, CRC Press, 1980Vol. 8(1), Pg. 73, 1982.
mouse LD50 intravenous 7990ug/kg (7.99mg/kg)   Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Vol. 48, Pg. 1128, 1996.
Link to PubMed
mouse LD50 oral 16mg/kg (16mg/kg)   Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. Vol. 18, Pg. 876, 1980.
Link to PubMed
rat LD50 oral 65mg/kg (65mg/kg)   Indian Journal of Medical Research. Vol. 65, Pg. 829, 1977.

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