(+)-Kavain (Standard)
(+)-Kavain (Standard) is the analytical standard of (+)-Kavain. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. (+)-Kavain, a main kavalactone extracted from Piper methysticum, has anticonvulsive properties, attenuating vascular smooth muscle contraction through interactions with voltage-dependent Na+ and Ca2+ channels. (+)-Kavain is shown to bind at the α4β2δ GABAA receptor and potentiate GABA efficacy. (+)-Kavain is used as a treatment for inflammatory diseases, its anti-inflammatory action has been widely studied.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- CAS No.: 500-64-1
- Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₃
- Molecular Weight:230.26
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Product Information
The compound is the grade of analytical standard, which is the reference standard supplied assay. It is commonly used in qualitative, quantitative and methodological research experiments in HPLC, GC and MS.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 500-64-1
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Molecular Weight 230.26
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Formula C₁₄H₁₄O₃
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SMILES
O=C1C=C(OC)C[C@H](/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2)O1
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Purity & Documentation
References
[1]. Bradić I, et al. [Hirschsprung's disease -- therapy and results]. Acta Chir Iugosl. 1975;22(2):183-95. [Content Brief]
[2]. Chua HC, et al. Kavain, the Major Constituent of the Anxiolytic Kava Extract, Potentiates GABAA Receptors: Functional Characteristics and Molecular Mechanism. PLoS One. 2016 Jun 22;11(6):e0157700. [Content Brief]
[4]. Tang X, et al. Kavain Inhibition of LPS-Induced TNF-α via ERK/LITAF. Toxicol Res (Camb). 2016 Jan 1;5(1):188-196. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)