Vitamin K: Common & Scientific Names for K-1
The common name for Vitamin K-1 is Phylloquinone. A quinone is a 1,4-Benzoquinone. The scientific name for Vitamin K-1 is 2-Methyl-3-phytyl-1,4-napthoquione. It has a methyl group substituent on the benzene ring, as well as a phytyl chain (which is also known as a hexahydrotetraprenyl side chain). Vitamin K-1 is a napthoquinone because there is a benzene ring bonded to the quinone.
To see the structure of Vitamin K-1 go to Structures of Vitamin K