Description

Arachidonoyl-n-Methyl Amide is a specialized fatty acid amide derivative of arachidonic acid. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research due to its role as a potential endocannabinoid-like mediator and its interactions with lipid signaling pathways. It serves as a critical reference standard and synthetic intermediate for researchers in pharmaceutical development, neuroscience, and metabolic studies. The product is supplied to meet the stringent purity requirements of advanced life science applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe for studying endocannabinoid system interactions and lipid metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthetic building block in the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Neuroscience Studies: Employed in research to investigate the role of fatty acid amides in neuronal signaling, pain perception, and neuroprotection.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Utilized as a tool compound to elucidate the biosynthesis and degradation pathways of N-acylethanolamines and related lipid mediators.
• Cell Signaling Assays: Applied in in vitro studies to modulate cannabinoid receptor activity and study downstream cellular responses.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity calibrant for method development and quantitative analysis in LC-MS, GC-MS, and HPLC applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Arachidonoyl-n-Methyl Amide
CAS No.	156910-29-1
Molecular Formula	C21H35NO
Molecular Weight	317.51 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methylarachidonamide; Arachidonoyl Methylamide; N-Methyl-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatetraenamide; N-Methyl-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenamide; N-Methyl-AA; N-Methyl-arachidonoyl amide; N-Methyl-arachidonic acid amide; N-Methyl-ARA
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Quality Control

Our Arachidonoyl-n-Methyl Amide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay results, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to support research and development requiring reliable, high-grade biochemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under controlled conditions to prevent degradation. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oil or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Assay	≥ 97%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.