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Dihydromethysticin

Dihydromethysticin

Product ID D3227
Cas No. 19902-91-1
Purity ≥97%
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1 mg $147.20 In stock
5 mg $280.40 In stock
10 mg $433.00 In stock
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Description

Dihydromethysticin is a kavalactone originally found in Piper methysticum (kava plant) that exhibits antifungal, antiepileptic/anticonvulsant, neuroprotective, anticancer, and chemopreventive activities. This compound displays antimicrobial efficacy against species of Fusarium, Trichoderma, and Colletotrichum. Dihydromethysticin also binds receptor site 2 and inhibits voltage-gated Na+ channels; it inhibits L-type voltage-gated Ca2+ channels as well. In vivo, dihydromethysticin inhibits the formation of NNK-induced tumors and, separately, protects against cerebral ischemia-induced damage.

Product Info

Cas No.

19902-91-1

Purity

≥97%

Formula

C15H16O5

Formula Wt.

276.28

IUPAC Name

(2S)-2-[2-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)ethyl]-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one

Synonym

2H-Pyran-2-one,6-(2-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)ethyl)-5,6-dihydro-4-methoxy-, (S)-, 7,8-Dihydromethysticin

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

-20°C

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

D3227 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

D3227 Info Sheet PDF

References

Narayanapillai SC, Balbo S, Leitzman P, et al. Dihydromethysticin (DHM) from kava blocks tobacco carcinogen 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK)-induced lung tumorigenesis and differentially reduces DNA damage in A/J mice. Carcinogenesis. 2014 Jul 22. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25053626.

Xuan TD, Elzaawely AA, Fukuta M, et al. Herbicidal and Fungicidal Activities of Lactones in Kava (Piper methysticum). J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Feb 8;54(3):720-5. PMID: 16448174.

Friese J, Gleitz J. Kavain, dihydrokavain, and dihydromethysticin non-competitively inhibit the specific binding of [3H]-batrachotoxinin-A 20-alpha-benzoate to receptor site 2 of voltage-gated Na+ channels. Planta Med. 1998 Jun;64(5):458-9. PMID: 9690349.

Backhauss C, Krieglstein J. Extract of kava (Piper methysticum) and its methysticin constituents protect brain tissue against ischemic damage in rodents. Eur J Pharmacol. 1992 May 14;215(2-3):265-9. PMID: 1396990.

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