(+)-Kavain, MedChemExpress

Product Code. 16438718

Brand: Medchem Express HYB1671

Description

MedChemExpress (+)-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.

(+)-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.

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: (+)-Kavain
• CAS: 500-64-1
• Color: White
• Purity Grade Notes: Research
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₃
• Quantity: 10 mg
• Solubility Information: DMSO : 50 mg/mL (217.15 mM; Need ultrasonic)
• SMILES: O=C1C=C(OC)C[C@H](/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2)O1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 230.26
• Formula Weight: 230.26
• Percent Purity: 99.79%
• Grade: Research
• Physical Form: Solid
• For Use With (Application): Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Research purposes only