L-Kawain

CAS: 500-64-1

Ref. 3D-FK65505

Product Information

• Name: L-Kawain
• Synonyms: (R)-KawainKavain, (+)-Kavain, (6R)-5,6-Dihydro-4-methoxy-6-[(1E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2H-pyran-2-one, (R)-(+)-Kavain, (R)-5,6-Dihydro-4-methoxy-6-styryl-2H-pyran-2-one, 2H-Pyran-2-one, 5,6-dihydro-4-methoxy-6-(2-phenylethenyl)-, (R-(E))- (9CI), 2H-Pyran-2-one, 5,6-dihydro-4-methoxy-6-(2-phenylethenyl)-, [R-(E)]-, 2H-Pyran-2-one, 5,6-dihydro-4-methoxy-6-[(1E)-2-phenylethenyl]-, (6R)-, 2H-Pyran-2-one, 5,6-dihydro-4-methoxy-6-styryl-, (+)-, 2H-Pyran-2-one, 5,6-dihydro-4-methoxy-6-styryl-, (R)-, 4-Methoxy-6-(beta-phenylvinyl)-5,6-dihydro-alpha-pyrone, 4-methoxy-6-(2-phenylethenyl)-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one, 5-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-7-phenyl-2,6-heptadienoic acid gamma-lactone, Gonosan, Kawain, Nsc 112162, d-Kawain, (R-(E))-5,6-Dihydro-4-methoxy-6-styryl-2H-pyran-2-one

Description

L-Kawain is a natural compound that belongs to the group of organic compounds. It is an acetate extract from the kava plant, Piper methysticum. L-Kawain has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties in rat liver microsomes and lps-induced inflammatory response in mice. This drug also reduces locomotor activity in mice. L-Kawaing is thought to act on the receptors for GABA and NMDA, which are neurotransmitters involved in the transmission of pain signals. L-Kawain has also been shown to inhibit neuronal death, reduce platelet aggregation, and increase blood flow. Pharmacokinetic studies have shown that this drug can be absorbed through both the oral and intravenous routes.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 230.26 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₃
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H14O3/c1-16-13-9-12(17-14(15)10-13)8-7-11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-8,10,12H,9H2,1H3/b8-7+/t12-/m0/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=XEAQIWGXBXCYFX-GUOLPTJISA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=O)O[C@@H](/C=C/c2ccccc2)C1