Description: Cannabinoid receptor agonist; not psychoactive
Alternative Names: CBN
Chemical Name: 6,6,9-Trimethyl-3-pentyl-6H-benzo[c]chromen-1-ol
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Biological Activity
CB2 and CB1 receptor agonist (Ki values are 126 and 211 nM respectively). Inhibits adenylyl cyclase (EC50 values are 120 and 261 nM for CB1 and CB2 receptors respectively) and suppresses immune cell function. Major constituent of cannabis; displays little or no psychotropic activity.
Technical Data
M. Wt
310.43
Formula
C21H26O2
Storage
Store at -20°C
CAS Number
521-35-7
PubChem ID
2543
InChI Key
VBGLYOIFKLUMQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles
CC1=CC2=C(C(C)(C)OC3=C2C(O)=CC(CCCCC)=C3)C=C1
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Solubility Data
Solvent
Max Conc. mg/mL
Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO
15.52
50
ethanol
3.1
10
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 310.43. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
1 mM
3.22 mL
16.11 mL
32.21 mL
5 mM
0.64 mL
3.22 mL
6.44 mL
10 mM
0.32 mL
1.61 mL
3.22 mL
50 mM
0.06 mL
0.32 mL
0.64 mL
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Rheeet al (1997) Cannabinol derivatives: binding to cannabinoid receptors and inhibition of adenylyl cyclase. J.Med.Chem. 40 3228 PMID: 9379442
Herringet al (1998) Inhibition of the cyclic AMP signaling cascade and nuclear factor binding to CRE and kB elements by cannabinol, a minimally CNS-active cannabinoid. Biochem.Pharmacol. 55 1013 PMID: 9605425
Zygmuntet al (2002) Delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabinol activate capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerves via a CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptor-independent mechanism. J.Neurosci. 22 4720 PMID: 12040079