Products Description of Kavain CAS#3155-48-4
Kavain (chemical formula C14H14O3; molecular weight 230.26; CAS Registry Number 3155-48-4) is a white crystalline organic compound with a density of 1.15 g/cm³ and a boiling point of 432.6°C. It is soluble in organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, and DMSO. Kavain exhibits various pharmacological properties, including antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-edema, and local anesthetic effects. It is primarily derived from Piper methysticum (Kava), a plant belonging to the Piperaceae family. With a purity of over 99%, Kavain should be stored in a sealed container, protected from light, at a temperature of 2–8°C.
Kavain Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 142-148 °C |
| Boiling point | 432.6±45.0 °C(Predicted) |
| density | 1.15±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp | Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| color | Off-White to Pale Yellow |
| BRN | 177877 |
| Stability | Light and Moisture Sensitive |
| InChI | 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+ |
| InChIKey | XEAQIWGXBXCYFX-BQYQJAHWSA-N |
| SMILES | C1(=O)OC(/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2)CC(OC)=C1 |
| LogP | 1.690 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 3155-48-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| F | 46318 |
Product Application of Kavain CAS#3155-48-4
Capsaicin is an active ingredient extracted from the root of Piper melongena and exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Capsaicin and its derivatives are currently used in the treatment of neurological diseases as relaxants, sedatives, and anti-anxiety agents. Capsaicin is also used in the preparation of drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis.
