Description
5,6-dehydrokawain is a natural compound found in beverages and kava. It acts as a MAO-B inhibitor.
Synonyms
Demethoxyyangonin; Desmethoxy Yangonin
IUPAC Name
4-methoxy-6-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]pyran-2-one
Molecular Formula
C14H12O3
Canonical SMILES
COC1=CC(=O)OC(=C1)C=CC2=CC=CC=C2
InChI
1S/C14H12O3/c1-16-13-9-12(17-14(15)10-13)8-7-11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-10H,1H3/b8-7+
InChIKey
DKKJNZYHGRUXBS-BQYQJAHWSA-N
Boiling Point
440.00 °C at 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Appearance
White solid powder
Application
inhibitor of MAO-B
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place and at 0 - 4°C for short term (days to weeks) or -67°C for long term (months to years).
Color
Light Yellow to Yellow
Uses
The microsomal metabolite.