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.
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.
