Dihydrokavain is one of the six major kavalactones found in the kava plant.[1] It appears to contribute significantly to the anxiolytic effects of kava, based on a study in chicks.[2]
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4-Methoxy-6-(2-phenylethyl)-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one
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Other names
Dihydrokawain
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C14H16O3 | |
Molar mass | 232.27 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Dihydrokavain bears some structural similarity to the strobilurins and has some fungicidal activity.[3]
An analogue of the molecule was also shown to improve glycemic control by modulating AMPK target genes expression in fruit flies.[4]