(±)-Kavain is an analytical reference standard characterized as a kava pyrone.1 (±)-Kavain is a racemic mixture of (+)-kavain (Item Nos. 33881 | 26524) and (–)-kavain. This product is intended for analytical forensic applications.
| Formal Name | 5,6-dihydro-4-methoxy-6-[(1E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2H-pyran-2-one |
| CAS Number | 3155-48-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₄H₁₄O₃ |
| Formula Weight | 230.3 |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formulation | A solid |
| λmax | 234 nm |
| SMILES | COC1=CC(OC(/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2)C1)=O |
| InChi Key | XEAQIWGXBXCYFX-BQYQJAHWSA-N |
| Storage | -20°C |
| InChi Code | InChI=1S/C14H14O3/c1-16-13-9-12(17-14(15)10-13)8-7-11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-8,10,12H,9H2,1H3/b8-7+ |
