| Description | Olivetolic acid (OLA) is a precursor of cannabinoids from Cannabis sativa and has shown anticonvulsant activity in a mouse model of Dravet syndrome.Olivetolic acid has potential antimicrobial activity. |
| Synonyms | 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-pentylbenzoic acid |
| molecular weight | 224.25 |
| Molecular formula | C12H16O4 |
| CAS | 491-72-5 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. Anderson LL,et al. Olivetolic acid, a cannabinoid precursor in Cannabis sativa, but not CBGA methyl ester exhibits a modest anticonvulsant effect in a mouse model of Dravet syndrome. J Cannabis Res. 2022 Jan 4;4(1):2. |