AM251 is a potent CB1 receptor antagonist (IC50 = 8 nM, Ki = 7.49 nM) that displays 306-fold selectivity over CB2 receptors; also potent GPR55 agonist (EC50 = 39 nM).
Cat.No
DC8765
Name
AM251
Chemical Properties
CAS
183232-66-8
Formula
C22H21CL2IN4O
MW
555.2388
Storage
2 years -20°C Powder, 2 weeks 4°C in DMSO, 6 months -80°C in DMSO
References
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