Anandamide, Endogenous cannabinoid (TBI2009)

Description

Product Details

Formal Name: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatetraenamide

Alternate Names: Arachidonoylethanolamide; AEA

Molecular Formula: C₂₂H₂₇NO₂

Formula Weight: 347.54

CAS Number: 94421-68-8

Purity: >98%

Formulation: oil

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to 30 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 50 mg/ml).

Storage: -80°C

Stability: ≥ 1 year.

Applications

Endogenous cannabinoid

Functions

Endogenous cannabinoid receptor agonist. Ki=89 nM for CB1 and 371 nM for CB2 receptors.

Application Procedures

First dissolved in DMSO (up to 30 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 50 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in degassed DMSO or ethanol may be stored under nitrogen or argon at -80°C for up to 1 month.