Description

Methysticin CAS NO 20697-20-5 is a bioactive kavalactone compound primarily isolated from the Kava plant (*Piper methysticum*). It is valued for its potential pharmacological properties and serves as a key reference standard and research chemical. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and analytical chemistry sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized bioactive molecules for product development and quality control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in studies targeting neurological and anxiolytic effects.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Formulation: A critical component in the standardization and quality assessment of Kava-based herbal extracts and supplements.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for method development, validation, and quantification in HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS analyses.
• Academic & Clinical Studies: Employed in pharmacological and biochemical research to investigate mechanisms of action, metabolism, and bioavailability.
• Cosmeceutical Applications: Explored for potential use in topical formulations aimed at soothing and calming skin benefits.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methysticin
CAS No.	20697-20-5
Molecular Formula	C15H14O5
Molecular Weight	274.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dihydro-4-methoxy-6-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2H-pyran-2-one; (+)-Methysticin; Dihydrokawain-5-ol methyl ether; Kawain-5-ol methyl ether; 4-Methoxy-6-styryl-5,6-dihydro-2-pyrone; Kavalactone; Yangonin isomer
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Quality Control

Our Methysticin is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to meet high-purity standards suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via HPLC is available upon request to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.