Description

Flavokavain A(P) CAS NO 37951-13-6 is a specific, high-purity form of a key kavalactone compound, valued for its distinct chemical profile and research utility. This compound is essential for applications requiring precise chemical standardization and reliable analytical reference standards. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science research sectors for development and quality control purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and impurity profiling of kava extracts and related products.
• Bioactive Compound Research: Serves as a key material in pharmacological and biochemical studies investigating the properties of kavalactones.
• Nutraceutical Standardization: Employed in the quality control and standardization of herbal supplements and botanical extracts containing kava.
• Analytical Method Development: Critical for developing and validating analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS for kava constituents.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block or precursor in the synthesis of novel derivatives for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Flavokavain A(P)
CAS No.	37951-13-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄O₄
Molecular Weight	270.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Flavokavain A; Flavokavain A (P); (E)-1-(2-Hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one; 2',4',6'-Trimethoxychalcone; 2',4',6'-Trimethoxy-3-phenylacrylophenone; Kavalactone reference standard; FKA
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Quality Control

Our Flavokavain A(P) is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by HPLC and spectroscopic methods. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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