Pregnenolone
| Supplier | MedChemExpress |
|---|---|
| Product # | HY-B0151-10 mM * 1 mL |
| CAS # | 145-13-1 |
| Pricing | 10 mM * 1 mL, USD $55.0 |
| Synonyms | 3β-Hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one |
| MWt | 316.48 |
| Formula | C₂₁H₃₂O₂ |
| Biological Activity | Pregnenolone (3β-Hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one) is a powerful neurosteroid, the main precursor of various steroid hormones including steroid ketones. Pregnenolone acts as a signaling-specific inhibitor of cannabinoid CB1 receptor, inhibits the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that are mediated by the CB1 receptors. Pregnenolone can protect the brain from cannabis intoxication[1][2]. |
| Purity | ≥98.0% |