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7,8-Dihydrokawain

7,8-Dihydrokawain

Product ID D3229
Cas No. 587-63-3
Purity ≥98%
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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

7,8-Dihydrokawain is a kavalactone originally found in Piper methysticum (kava plant) that exhibits neuroprotective activity. 7,8-Dihydrokawain activates Nrf2 in neurons and astroglia, protecting against amyloid-β (Aβ)-induced neurotoxicity.

Product Info

Cas No.

587-63-3

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C14H16O3

Formula Wt.

232.28

IUPAC Name

4-methoxy-2-(2-phenylethyl)-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one

Synonym

DHK, Dihydrokawain, Marindinin

Melting Point

56-60°C

Solubility

Soluble in DMSO and methanol.

Appearance

White/Off White Crystalline Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

-20°C

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

D3229 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

D3229 Info Sheet PDF

References

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.

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