Dihydrokavain

• CAT Number: I004198
• CAS Number: 587-63-3
• Molecular Formula: C14H16O3
• Molecular Weight: 232.28
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-4-methoxy-2-(2-phenylethyl)-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H16O3/c1-16-13-9-12(17-14(15)10-13)8-7-11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-6,10,12H,7-9H2,1H3/t12-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: VOOYTQRREPYRIW-LBPRGKRZSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=O)OC(C1)CCC2=CC=CC=C2

Dihydrokavain (Cat.No:I004198) is a naturally occurring compound found in the kava plant. It belongs to the class of kavalactones and possesses anxiolytic and sedative properties. Dihydrokavain is commonly consumed as a herbal supplement or in traditional kava preparations for its calming effects.

Reference

[1]. Feltenstein MW, et al. Anxiolytic properties of Piper methysticum extract samples and fractions in the chick social-separation-stress procedure. Phytother Res. 2003 Mar;17(3):210-6.