Kavapyrone?

[LyndaKaye]

Is this another word for Kavalactone?

 

[The Kap'n]

Is this another word for Kavalactone?

Yes, this is another word for kavalactone. They're used interchangeably in literature.

 

[LyndaKaye]

Yes, this is another word for kavalactone. They're used interchangeably in literature.

Okay, I just saw it on a post on Instagram, and I was like huh???

 

[The Kap'n]

Okay, I just saw it on a post on Instagram, and I was like huh???

Generally what I find is that the older the paper, the more likely they are to use the term "pyrone" over "lactone".

Here's an example from what I'm reading through today:

"5, 6 dihydro alpha pyrones: dihydro-kawain, kawain and methysticin
alpha pyrones: 7-8 dihydroyangonin and yangonin "

 

[LyndaKaye]

Okay I see.