Flavokawain B, chalcone isolated from kava (ab141933)
Key features and details
- Naturally occuring chalcone isolated from kava
- CAS Number: 1775-97-9
- Purity: > 97%
- Soluble in DMSO to 35 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Piper methysticum
Overview
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Product name
Flavokawain B, chalcone isolated from kava -
Description
Naturally occuring chalcone isolated from kava -
Biological description
A naturally occuring chalcone isolated from kava. Potent hepatocellular toxin. Induces apoptosis and cell-cycle arrest and demonstrates anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive activity. -
Purity
> 97% -
CAS Number
1775-97-9 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(E)-1-(2-Hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one -
Molecular weight
284.31 -
Molecular formula
C17H16O4 -
PubChem identifier
5356121 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO to 35 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
COC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)OC)C(=O)C=CC2=CC=CC=C2)O -
Source
Piper methysticum
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Research areas
