Dihydrokavain
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| IUPAC name
4-methoxy-2-phenethyl-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one | |
| Other names
Dihydrokawain Marindinin | |
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| 587-63-3 19451-52-6 19902-90-0 24576-85-0 3384-26-7 | |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
| ChemSpider | 88817 |
| PubChem | 98356 |
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| Properties | |
| C14H16O3 | |
| Molar mass | 232.27 g/mol |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Dihydrokavain is one of the six major kavalactones found in the kava plant.[1] It appears to contribute significantly to the anxiolytic effects of kava, based on a study in chicks.[2]
References
- ↑ Malani, Joji (2002-12-03). "Evaluation of the effects of Kava on the Liver" (PDF). Fiji School of Medicine. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
- ↑ Feltenstein, MW; LC Lambdin; M Ganzera; H Ranjith; W Dharmaratne; NP Nanayakkara; IA Khan; KJ Sufka (March 2003). "Anxiolytic properties of Piper methysticum extract samples and fractions in the chick social-separation-stress procedure.". Phytotherapy Research: PTR. 17 (3): 210–216. doi:10.1002/ptr.1107. PMID 12672148.
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See also: GABAergics | |
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