(+)-Kavain (Standard)

MedChem Express

(+)-Kavain (Standard) [500-64-1]

999

500-64-1

Research Use Only

C14H14O3

230.26

(+)-Kavain (Standard) is the analytical standard of (+)-Kavain. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. (+)-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 alpha4beta2delta 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].

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