Description / Application
Oleoyl ethanolamide is an N-(long-chain-acyl)ethanolamine that is the ethanolamide of oleic acid. The monounsaturated analogue of the endocannabinoid anandamide. It has a role as a geroprotector, a PPARalpha agonist and an EC 3.5.1.23 (ceramidase) inhibitor. It is a N-acylethanolamine 18:1, a N-(long-chain-acyl)ethanolamine and an endocannabinoid. It is functionally related to an oleic acid.
Identities
| Alternative Name | N-(Hydroxyethyl)oleamide, OEA |
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| Molecular Formula | C20H39NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 325.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD00045972 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |