Kavain

• Description:

  Kavain is a class of kavalactone isolated from Piper methysticum, which has anxiolytic properties in animals and humans. Kavain positively modulated γ-Aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptor[1].

• UNSPSC:

  12352005

• Hazard Statement:

  H302

• Target:

  GABA Receptor

• Type:

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways:

  Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling

• Applications:

  Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

• Field of Research:

  Neurological Disease

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/kavain.html

• Purity:

  99.89

• Solubility:

  DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

• Smiles:

  O=C1C=C(OC)CC(/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2)O1

• Molecular Formula:

  C14H14O3

• Molecular Weight:

  230.26

• Precautions:

  H302

• References & Citations:

  [1]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.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)

• Scientific Category:

  Natural Products

• Clinical Information:

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number:

  [3155-48-4]