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Kava

Also known as 6-((E)-2-(cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)ethenyl)-4-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one, 2-[(E)-2-cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-ylethenyl]-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one, (E)-6-(2-(cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)vinyl)-4-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one

CAS 958725-56-9Formula C14H16O3Molar mass 232.28 g/mol
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Kava chemical structure, C14H16O3, CAS 958725-56-9
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CAS number
958725-56-9
Formula
C14H16O3
Molar mass
232.28 g/mol
HS code
293220
Category
Heterocyclic building blocks

What is Kava?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Kava is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C14H16O3 and a molar mass of 232.28 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 958725-56-9. The IUPAC name is 2-[(E)-2-cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-ylethenyl]-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-[(E)-2-cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-ylethenyl]-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one
CAS number
958725-56-9Other or deprecated CAS: 9000-38-8
Molecular formula
C14H16O3
InChIKey
OMNGEVNATYFZGG-BQYQJAHWSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H16O3/c1-16-13-9-12(17-14(15)10-13)8-7-11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h3,5-8,10,12H,2,4,9H2,1H3/b8-7+
Canonical SMILES
COC1=CC(=O)OC(C=CC2=CCCC=C2)C1
Isomeric SMILES
COC1=CC(=O)OC(C1)/C=C/C2=CCCC=C2

Synonyms

  • 6-((E)-2-(cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)ethenyl)-4-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one
  • 2-[(E)-2-cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-ylethenyl]-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one
  • (E)-6-(2-(cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)vinyl)-4-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one
  • 6-[(1E)-2-(cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)ethenyl]-4-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
232.28 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
232.1099 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.66calc.
Topological polar surface area
35.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
17calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.36calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1C=CCC(C=CC2=CCCC=C2)O1

O=C1C=CCC(C=CC2=CCCC=C2)O1

2 rings, 15 atoms.

No other chemical in our database has this scaffold.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

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HS 2932.20Indicative HS code

Lactones

World exports in 2024
$1.97B
−4.7% vs 2023, imports $2.07B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China56.3%
  2. India * partner reported7.4%
  3. Germany7.3%
Top importers
  1. United States14.2%
  2. India * partner reported13.5%
  3. Brazil8.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Kava is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Kava, based on the data on this page

What is Kava?

Kava is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C14H16O3 and a molar mass of 232.28 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 958725-56-9. The IUPAC name is 2-[(E)-2-cyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-ylethenyl]-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one.

What is the CAS number of Kava?

The CAS registry number of Kava is 958725-56-9. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 9000-38-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Kava?

The molecular formula of Kava is C14H16O3 and its molar mass is 232.28 g/mol.

What is Kava used for?

Known uses and roles of Kava include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Kava hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Kava is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Kava?

Kava is usually classified under HS code 293220 (Lactones). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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