A blood-brain-barrier impermeable p-hydroxyphenylcarbamate compound that acts as a potent and irreversible inhibitor of FAAH activity (IC50 = 26.8nM rat brain) with excellent selectivity over monoacylglycerol lipases (IC50 > 100uM). Shown to rapidly block mouse liver FAAH activity over brain (ED50 = 0.2mg/kg vs. 40mg/kg, s.c.), elevate anandamide and palmitoylethanolamide levels in peripheral tissues (1mg/kg, i.p.) and exert antinociceptive action. The CNS-penetrant FAAH Inhibitor II, URB597 is also available.
Formula:C20H22N2O4
Solubility:DMSO
Molar Mass:354.4
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4°C. Do not freeze. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
