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Overview - 2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol (2-AG)

Description of 2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol (2-AG)

Raphaeal Mechoulam's et al., from the Hebrew University, Israel and T. Sugiura et al., from Teikyo University, Japan described the discovery of a second endogenous cannabinoid subsequently named 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) in 1994-1995.


2-AG is an ester formed from the essential fatty acid omega-6-arachidonic acid and glycerol.


Monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL) is a key enzyme that metabolizes 2-AG.

Other Names:

2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol

2-Arachidonylglycerol, 2-arachidonoylglycerol, 2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol (and numerous others)


IUPAC Name: 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoate


Molecular Formula: C23H38O4


Source–PubChem

2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol (2-AG) Properties and Effects

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2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol (2-AG) Receptor Binding

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