Palmitoyl ethanolamide is an N-(long-chain-acyl)ethanolamine that is the ethanolamide of palmitic (hexadecanoic) acid. Among its listed roles, it functions as a anti-inflammatory drug, an antihypertensive agent, a neuroprotective agent and an anticonvulsant. It is a N-(long-chain-acyl)ethanolamine, an endocannabinoid and a N-(saturated fatty acyl)ethanolamine. Functionally, it is related to hexadecanoic acid. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Palmidrol and Palmidrolum. Its PubChem CID is 4671.
Palmitoylethanolamide
| CAS No | 544-31-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H37NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 299.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-(2-hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide |
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Palmitoyl ethanolamide is an N-(long-chain-acyl)ethanolamine that is the ethanolamide of palmitic (hexadecanoic) acid. Among its listed roles, it functions as a anti-inflammatory drug, an antihypertensive agent, a neuroprotective agent and an anticonvulsant.
The listed CAS number is 544-31-0.
The listed molecular formula is C18H37NO2.
The listed molecular weight is 299.5 g/mol.
N-(2-hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide.
The source lists Palmidrol and Palmidrolum.