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Palmitoylethanolamide

Synonym(s):

Palmitoylethanolamide, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide, PEA, Palmidrol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H37NO2
CAS Number:
544-31-0
Molecular Weight:
299.49
UNSPSC Code:
51111800
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00020562
Assay:
≥99% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, protect from light
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assay

≥99% (HPLC)

Quality Level

100

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, protect from light

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 20 mM

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

N(CCO)C(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C18H37NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-18(21)19-16-17-20/h20H,2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,21)

InChI key

HXYVTAGFYLMHSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

An endogenous lipid that acts as a selective agonist for GPR55 receptors (EC50 = 4, 19 800 and >30 000 nM at GPR55, CB2 and CB1 receptors respectively). Producing robust anti-inflammatory actions by activating PPARα (EC50 = 3 µM).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
GPR55 receptor

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Slight warming is required for complete solubilization.

Other Notes

Griffin, G., et al. 2000. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.292, 886.

Lambert, D., et al. 2001. Epilepsia.42, 321.
Lambert, D., et al. 2002. Curr. Med. Chem.9, 663.
Lo Verme, J., et al. 2005. Life Sci.77, 1685.
Re, G., et al. 2005. Vet. J.173, 21.
Ryberg, R., et al. 2007. Br. J. Pharmacol.152, 1092.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

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wgk

WGK 2

pictograms

CorrosionEnvironment
GHS05,GHS09

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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SKUGTIN
504359000104055977263978