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(+)-Kavain

(+)-Kavain structure

(+)-Kavain 

structure
  • CAS No:

    500-64-1

  • Formula:

    C14H14O3

  • Chemical Name:

    (+)-Kavain

  • Synonyms:

    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-,(R)-;2H-Pyran-2-one,5,6-dihydro-4-methoxy-6-(2-phenylethenyl)-,[R-(E)]-;(6R)-5,6-Dihydro-4-methoxy-6-[(1E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2H-pyran-2-one;Gonosan;Kawain;(+)-Kavain;Kavain;d-Kawain;NSC 112162;(R)-(+)-Kavain;(+)-Kawain;21282-41-7

  • Categories:

    Biochemical Engineering  >  Chinese Herbs

Description

(+)-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[1]. (+)-Kavain is shown to bind at the α4β2δ GABAA receptor and potentiate GABA efficacy[2]. (+)-Kavain is used as a treatment for inflammatory diseases, its anti-inflammatory action has been widely studied[4].

(+)-Kavain Basic Attributes

230.26

230.26

207-907-2

DTXSID5033595

2932999099

Characteristics

35.5

1.69

white, fine powder

1.2±0.1 g/cm3

105.5 °C

196 °C

184.6±23.3 °C

1.565

D20 +105° (abs alc)

Safety Information

22

Xn

Drug Information

Agents that alleviate ANXIETY, tension, and ANXIETY DISORDERS, promote sedation, and have a calming effect without affecting clarity of consciousness or neurologic conditions. ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONISTS are commonly used in the symptomatic treatment of anxiety but are not included here. (See all compounds classified as Anti-Anxiety Agents.)|Drugs used to prevent SEIZURES or reduce their severity. (See all compounds classified as Anticonvulsants.)

cavain

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:230.26
XLogP3:2.5
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:3
Rotatable Bond Count:3
Exact Mass:230.094294304
Monoisotopic Mass:230.094294304
Topological Polar Surface Area:35.5
Heavy Atom Count:17
Complexity:324
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:1
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:1
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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