Dihydrokavain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dihydrokavain |
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| IUPAC name | 4-Methoxy-6-(2-phenylethyl)-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one |
| Other names | Dihydrokawain Marindinin |
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| SMILES | COC1=CC(=O)OC(C1)CCC2=CC=CC=C2 |
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InChI
InChI=1/C14H16O3/c1-16-13-9-12(17-14(15)10-13)8-7-11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-6,10,12H,7-9H2,1H3
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| Molecular formula | C14H16O3 |
| Molar mass | 232.27 g/mol |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
Dihydrokavain is one of the six major kavalactones found in the kava plant. It appears to contribute significantly to the anxiolytic effects of kava, based on a study in chicks.
Dihydrokavain bears some structural similarity to the strobilurins and has some fungicidal activity.
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