Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a compound represented by the Structural Formula (I): Y is a covalent bond of a substituted or unsubstituted straight chained hydrocarbyl group. In addition, Y, taken together with both >C═Z groups to which it is bonded, is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group. Preferably, Y is a covalent bond or —C(R7R8)—. R1 is an aliphatic group, a substituted aliphatic group, a non-aromatic heterocyclic group, or a substituted non-aromatic heterocyclic group, R2-R4 are independently —H, an aliphatic group, a substituted aliphatic group, a non-aromatic heterocyclic group, a substituted non-aromatic heterocyclic group, an aryl group or a substituted aryl group, or R1 and R3 taken together with the carbon and nitrogen atoms to which they are bonded, and/or R2 and R4 taken together with the carbon and nitrogen atoms to which they are bonded, form a non-aromatic heterocyclic ring optionally fused to an aromatic ring.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted 2-imidazolyl group which is optionally fused to a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group. Z1 is ═O, ═S, ═NOR11, or ═NR11. R is represented by a Structural Formula selected from (II)-(VII): The variables in Structural Formulas (II)-(VII) are described below.

Abstract: This invention relates to preparation of enantio-enriched compounds, and more particularly to enantio-enriched kavalactone compounds and derivatives thereof. The methods provide compounds that are useful as reagents, or building blocks, in the construction of other enantio-enriched compounds.

Abstract: This invention features a 5,6-dihydro-2-pyrone compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is H, OH, or C2˜C5 alkoxyl; and R2 is 2-phenyl ethyl, 2-phenyl ethenyl, 2-heteroaryl ethyl, or 2-heteroaryl ethenyl; in which the phenyl or the heteroaryl is optionally mono-, di-, or tri-substituted with R3, R4, or R5; each of R3, R4, and R5, independently, is Cl, F, Br, I, CN, C1˜C5 alkyl, C1˜C5 alkoxyl, C3˜C5 alkenyloxy, C4˜C6 cycloalkoxyl, C4˜C8 cycloalkyl alkoxyl, C3˜C5 alkoxy alkoxyl, or C1˜C4 alkoxy carbonyl.

Abstract: Kavalactones having osteoclast inhibitory activity are described. The kavalactones, and compositions thereof, are useful in mediating osteoclast activity, and as such, are useful in treating or preventing disease or disease symptoms mediated by osteoclast activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the Structural Formula (I): 1

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of using compositions having health enhancing qualities, and more particularly to compositions having kavalactones, as well as use and preparation of the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the Structural Formula (I): 1

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): 1

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a thiohydrazide product compound from a hydrazide starting compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to preparation of enantio-enriched compounds, and more particularly to enantio-enriched kavalactone compounds and derivatives thereof. The methods provide compounds that are useful as reagents, or building blocks, in the construction of other enantio-enriched compounds.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a compound represented by the Structural Formula (I): 1

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of using compositions having health enhancing qualities, and more particularly to compositions having kavalactones, as well as use and preparation of the compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions having health enhancing qualities, and more particularly to compositions having kavalactones, as well as use and preparation of the compositions.