Olivetol

Olivetol is a naturally phenol found in lichens and produced by certain insects, acting as a competitive inhibitor of the cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2[3]. Olivetol also inhibits CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 activity, with IC50s of 15.3 μM, 7.21 μM and Kis of 2.71 μM, 2.87 μM, respectively[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[500-66-3]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H318, H400

Target

Cannabinoid Receptor; Cytochrome P450

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Olivetol.html

Concentration

10mM

Purity

99.86

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

OC1=CC(CCCCC)=CC(O)=C1

Molecular Formula

C11H16O2

Molecular Weight

180.25

Precautions

H302, H315, H318, H400

References & Citations

[1]Jiang R, et al. Cannabidiol is a potent inhibitor of the catalytic activity of cytochrome P450 2C19. Drug Metab Pharmacokinet. 2013;28 (4) :332-8.|[2]Yamaori S, et al. Cannabidiol, a major phytocannabinoid, as a potent atypical inhibitor for CYP2D6. Drug Metab Dispos. 2011 Nov;39 (11) :2049-56.|[3]James J. Carberry , et al. Composition of Olivetol and Method of Use to Reduce or Inhibit the Effects of Tetrahydrocannabinol in the Human Body. US20170143644A1