Description

Anandamide is a significant endogenous cannabinoid neurotransmitter, also known as N-arachidonoylethanolamine (AEA). This compound matters as a key lipid mediator that binds to cannabinoid receptors, playing a crucial role in modulating physiological processes such as pain sensation, mood, appetite, and memory. It is primarily needed by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for neurological research, drug discovery, and the development of therapeutic agents targeting the endocannabinoid system.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Fundamental studies on the endocannabinoid system, synaptic transmission, and neuronal signaling pathways.
• Drug Discovery & Development: A reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate for developing novel analgesics, anti-anxiety medications, and appetite modulators.
• Biochemical Assays: Used as a ligand in receptor binding studies, enzyme activity tests (e.g., for fatty acid amide hydrolase, FAAH), and cellular function assays.
• Academic & Clinical Research: Investigating its role in conditions such as chronic pain, neurodegenerative diseases, mood disorders, and metabolic syndromes.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for qualitative and quantitative analysis in HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Anandamide
CAS No.	94421-68-8
Molecular Formula	C22H37NO2
Molecular Weight	347.53 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Arachidonoylethanolamine; AEA; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatetraenamide; Arachidonyl ethanolamide; N-Arachidonyl ethanolamine; NAE; Anandamide (AEA); N-(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-Eicosatetraenoyl)ethanolamine
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Quality Control

Our Anandamide is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, DMSO, DMF; insoluble in water

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