(+)-(S)-Dihydrokavain

Catalogue No.: IM062718
CAS No.: 587-63-3
Mol. Formula: C₁₄H₁₆O₃

Description

Catalogue Number	IM062718
CAS No.	587-63-3
Chemical Name	(+)-(S)-Dihydrokavain
Synonyms	(S)-5,6-Dihydro-4-methoxy-6-(2-phenylethyl)-2H-Pyran-2-one; 5,6-Dihydro-4-methoxy-6-phenethyl-2H-pyran-2-one; (6S)-5,6-Dihydro-4-methoxy-6-(2-phenylethyl)-2H-pyran-2-one; (+)-7,8-Dihydrokavain; (+)-Dihydrokavain; (+)-Dihydrokawain; (6S)-4-Methoxy-6-(2-phenylethyl)-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one; (S)-(+)-Dihydrokawain; 7,8-Dihydrokavain; 7,8-Dihydrokawain; Dihydrokavain; Dihydrokawain; Marindinin; NSC 112163
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	232.28
Appearance	White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point	57 – 59°C
Storage	4°C
Solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Applications	(+)-(S)-Dihydrokavain is a kavalactone found in kava beverages consumed by South Pacific islanders. Furthermore, roots and extracts of the kava plant have been used in herbal medicine to treat sleep disturbances, as well as stress and anxiety.
Category	Standards; Natural Products;

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