2-Oleoyl Glycerol, CAS 3443-84-3

Formulation: A solution in ethanol

Formal Name: 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester-9Z-octadecenoic acid

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C21H40O4

Formula Weight: 356,5

Shelf life (days): 365

CAS Number: 3443-84-3

Notes: 2-Oleoyl glycerol (2-OG) is a natural monoacylglycerol with an 18:1 oleoyl group at the sn-2 position of glycerol. 2-OG, like 2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG; Item No. 62160), is metabolized by monoacylglycerol lipase, but, unlike 2-AG, it is not metabolized by cyclooxygenases or lipoxygenases.{15412,14196,27758} 2-OG is an agonist of GPR119 (EC50 = 2.5 µM), stimulating the release of glucagon-like peptide-1 from intestinal L-cells.{27759}

• SKU: CAY16537-25
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 16537-25
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 25 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK