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2-arachidonylglycerol
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Arachidonic Acids
Definition
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do not confuse with the specific drug ARACHIDONIC ACID
Other names
Eicosatetraenoic Acids; Acids, Eicosatetraenoic; Acids, Arachidonic
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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2-arachidonylglycerol [ 2-arachidonoyl-glycerol,2-arachidonoylglycerol,2-arachidonyl-glycerol ]
binds to cannabinoid receptors; structure in first source
53847-30-6 5,8,11,14-
Eicosatetraenoic acid, 2-
hydroxy-
1-
(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester, (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)
*Arachidonic Acids
*Glycerides
Neurotransmitter Agents
Pharma Action
Endocannabinoids
Biochem Pharmacol 1995 Jun 29;50(1):83-90