oleamide

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fatty acid amide
gptkbp:actsOn endogenous fatty acid amide signaling molecule
gptkbp:appearance white solid
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from gptkb:oleic_acid
gptkbp:CASNumber 301-02-0
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C18H35NO
gptkbp:degradedBy fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH)
gptkbp:discoveredBy human cerebrospinal fluid
gptkbp:effect induces sleep in animals
modulates neurotransmitter systems
gptkbp:foundIn mammals
plants
gptkbp:function sleep-inducing lipid
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label oleamide
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:receptor_tyrosine_kinase
gptkb:GABA_A_receptor
CB1 cannabinoid receptor
gptkbp:IUPACName (Z)-octadec-9-enamide
gptkbp:meltingPoint 72–75 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 281.48 g/mol
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:anandamide
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:solubility_in_ethanol soluble
gptkbp:usedFor moisturizer
anti-blocking agent in polymers
slip agent in plastics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fatty_acid_amide_hydrolase
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7