Kavain
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| Kavain | |
|---|---|
| File:Kavain.png | |
| (R)-4-methoxy-2-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one | |
| Other names Kawain | |
| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 500-64-1 |
| PubChem | 5281565 |
| SMILES | Script error: No such module "collapsible list". |
| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C14H14O3 |
| Molar mass | 230.26 g mol−1 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
| Infobox references | |
Kavain is a kavalactone found in the Kava plant.
Pharmacology
Kavain in both enantiomeric forms inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine at the transporter, but not of serotonin. An elevated extracellular norepinephrine level in the brain may account for the enhancement of attention and focus of Kava consumption.
