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(E)-Flavokawain A

Catalog No.: GC34981Purity:>99.00%Synonyms: Flavokavain A, 4-methoxy Flavokawain B
COASDSData Sheet
(E)-Flavokawain A, a chalcone extracted from Kava, has anticarcinogenic effect. (E)-Flavokawain A induces apoptosis in bladder cancer cells by involvement of bax protein-dependent and mitochondria-dependent apoptotic pathway and suppresses tumor growth in mice.

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(E)-Flavokawain A
Cas No.: 37951-13-6
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Description

(E)-Flavokawain A, a chalcone extracted from Kava, has anticarcinogenic effect. (E)-Flavokawain A induces apoptosis in bladder cancer cells by involvement of bax protein-dependent and mitochondria-dependent apoptotic pathway and suppresses tumor growth in mice[1].

[1]. Zi X, et al. Flavokawain A, a novel chalcone from kava extract, induces apoptosis in bladder cancer cells by involvement of Bax protein-dependent and mitochondria-dependent apoptotic pathway and suppresses tumor growth in mice. Cancer Res. 2005 Apr 15;65(8):3479-86.

Product Documents

Purity:>99.00%Appearance:A solid
COASDSData Sheet

Chemical Properties

CAS No.
37951-13-6
Synonyms
Flavokavain A, 4-methoxy Flavokawain B
SMILES
O=C(C1=C(OC)C=C(OC)C=C1O)/C=C/C2=CC=C(OC)C=C2.[E]
Molecular Formula
C18H18O5
Molecular Weight
314.33
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Storage
4°C, protect from light
General tips
Select a suitable solvent according to the product solubility data. Once prepared, aliquot the stock solution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Shipping Condition
Evaluation samples are shipped with blue ice. Other available sizes are shipped at room temperature or with blue ice upon request.

CalculatorsMolarity / Dilution / Molecular Weight / Unit Conversion / In Vivo Formulation / Solubility

g/mol

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