7,8-dihydro-5,6-dehydrokawain Chemical Properties

Melting point:

98.5 °C

Boiling point:

415.2±45.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.15±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Amber Vial, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

Pale Beige to Light Beige

Stability:

Light Sensitive

LogP

2.470 (est)

7,8-dihydro-5,6-dehydrokawain Usage And Synthesis

Uses

4-Methoxy-6-(2-phenylethyl)-2H-pyran-2-one is a Kawain (K145490) derivative that is known to exhibit antimalarial and antituberculosis activities. 4-Methoxy-6-(2-phenylethyl)-2H-pyran-2-one has been identified as a lead compound for the dual treatment of malaria and leishmaniasis.

Definition

ChEBI: Dihydro-5,6-dehydrokawain is an aromatic ether and a member of 2-pyranones.