Desmethoxyyangonin

CAS: 15345-89-8
CAT: 8970

Abstract

Desmethoxyyangonin (CAS 15345-89-8) is the major kavalactone that is naturally occurring in the roots of kava (Piper methysticum). The compounds are studied for their bioactive properties, with a primary focus on the effects as anxiolytics. [1] The activity associated with the major kavalactones, excluding desmethoxyyangonin, includes potentiation of the GABAA receptor potentiators, reuptake inhabitation of norepinephrine and dopamine, CB1 receptor binding, inhibition of voltage-gated sodium and calcium channels, and reversible inhibition of monoamine oxidase B. Desmethoxyyangonin may be responsible for the attention promoting effects of kava because of its ability to increase dopamine levels in nucleus accumbens.

Hepatoxic properties have been observed in several of the kavalactones, primarily methysticin and yangonin. [2] The compounds affect a group of enzymes called CYP450 that are involved in metabolism.

You can find the additional kavalactones here.

[1] “Influence of Genuine Kavapyrone Enantiomers on the GABAA Binding Site”

[2] “Kava: a review of the safety of traditional and recreational beverage consumption”

Withanoside IV and its active metabolite

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Compound Details

CAS

15345-89-8

Molecular Weight

228.2 g/mol

Chemical Formula

C₁₄H₁₂O₃

IUPAC

4-methoxy-6-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]pyran-2-one

Synonyms

Demethoxyyangonin
5,6-Dehydrokawain

SMILES

COC1=CC(=O)OC(=C1)/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2

Purity

95%+

Storage Temperature

Below −8°C

Storage Conditions

Freezer

$32.50 - $58.00 / milligram

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