Asc-098 2-Arachidonylglycerol (acetonitrile solution)/2-花生四烯酸甘油(乙腈溶液)

Biological Description

Endogenous CB₁ and CB₂ cannabinoid receptor agonist (K_i values are 472 nM and 1400 nM respectively). Found in the brain at concentrations 1000-fold higher than that of anandamide.

Useful References

Mechoulam et al (1995) Identification of an endogenous 2-monoglyceride, present in canine gut, that binds to cannabinoid receptors. Biochem.Pharmacol. 50:83-90. abstract



Sugiura et al (2000) 2-Arachidonoylglycerol and the cannabinoid receptors. Chem Phys Lipids. 108:89-106. abstract



Sugiura et al (2006) Biochemistry, pharmacology and physiology of 2-arachidonoylglycerol, an endogenous cannabinoid receptor ligand. Prog Lipid Res. 45:405-46 abstract



Hillard (2000) Biochemistry and pharmacology of the endocannabinoids arachidonylethanolamide and 2-arachidonylglycerol. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 61:3-18 abstract

Chemical Information

(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-yl icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoate

• Desiccate at -20°C


• MW 378.55


• Supplied in acetonitrile


• C₂₃H₃₈O₄


• 53847-30-6