Kavalactones & Kavains Test

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Kavalactones & Kavains Test

Method Description

Kavalactones & Kavains Test: Kavalactones are lipophilic compounds responsible for kava's psychoactive effects, including kavain, dihydrokavain, and methysticin. These compounds are monitored because they determine the therapeutic potency of kava products and support standardization of herbal supplements marketed for stress relief and relaxation. The method separates individual kavalactones based on their distinct chemical structures and characteristic absorption properties.

Analyte List

Analyte NameLODLOQ
Methysticin0.25 ug/g1 ug/g
Dihydromethysticin0.25 ug/g1 ug/g
Kavain0.25 ug/g1 ug/g
Dihydrokavain0.25 ug/g1 ug/g
Yangonin0.25 ug/g1 ug/g
Desmethoxyyangonin0.25 ug/g1 ug/g
Flavokavain A0.025 ug/g0.1 ug/g
Flavokavain B0.025 ug/g0.1 ug/g
Total Kavalactones and KavainsN/AN/A
Flavokavain C0.025 ug/g0.1 ug/g
Total KavalactonesN/AN/A
Total FlavokavainsN/AN/A

Technical Data Sheet

Method Name
Determination of Kavalactones & Kavains by LC-DAD
Method Code
LAB-TM-067
Equipment Type
Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography - Diode-Array Detection (UPLC-DAD)
Equipment Details
Method Reference
Reportable Unit
%
Sample Size Requirements
Available for
Dietary Supplements, Botanicals (Raw Materials, Extracts, Finished Products)
Additional Information
Unavailable for
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