Arachidonylethanolamide
SIGMA/A0580 - ≥97.0% (TLC), oil
Synonym: Anandamide (20:4, n-6); AEA; Anandamide; Arachidonic acid N-
CAS Number: 94421-68-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C22H37NO2
Molecular Weight: 347.53
MDL Number: MFCD00153766
Linear Formula: C22H37NO2
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥97.0% (TLC) |
color | colorless to light yellow |
density | 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
drug control | regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada |
form | oil |
InChI | 1S/C22H37NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6 |
InChI key | LGEQQWMQCRIYKG-DOFZRALJSA |
lipid type | omega FAs |
Quality Level | 200 |
shipped in | dry ice |
SMILES string | O=C(CCC/C=CC/C=CC/C=CC |
solubility | ethanol: soluble |
storage temp. | −20°C |
Application: |
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Biochem/physiol Actions: | An arachidonic acid derivative that is an endogenous ligand for the CB cannabinoid receptor and for the VR1 vanilloid receptor. Inhibits calcium currents in neuroblastomas and neurons. Activates the MAP kinase signaling pathway. Inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of lymphocytes and human breast cancer cells. |
Caution: | Protect from light and moisture. |
Packaging: | 5, 25 mg in ampule |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥97.0% (TLC) |
Density | 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 12352211 |