Yangonin Description One of the major components of kava extract reported to have binding affinities to CNS receptors. Specifications Cas No. 500-62-9 Product ID Y0052 Product Name Yangonin Chemical Name (E)-4-Methoxy-6-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]-2H- pyran-2-one Synonym 4-Methoxy-6-( Formula Wt. 258.27 Melting Point 155oC-157oC Purity ≥98% Solubility Practically insoluble in water. Soluble in hot alcohol, ethyl acetate and acetone. Slightly soluble in benzene or ether. Store Temp -20oC References Dinh LD. Simmen U. Bueter KB. Planta Med. 67:306-11 (2001).