Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) | CAS 544-31-0 | Fatty Acid Amide (Research Use Only) | Knowlux

Product Description

Palmitoylethanolamide, CAS 544-31-0, is a synthetic fatty acid amide supplied by Knowlux for laboratory research use. It is also known as PEA, Palmidrol, or N-(2-hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide. The molecular formula is C18H37NO2 and the molecular weight is 299.49 g/mol. Each lot is released with a lot-specific COA, MSDS and full analytical traceability.

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Product Details

1. Overview

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is an endogenous fatty acid amide belonging to the N-acylethanolamine family, structurally related to anandamide. It is biosynthesized from palmitic acid and ethanolamine and is present in various animal and plant tissues. Knowlux supplies PEA as a research-grade material for laboratory and analytical use. PEA is sold as a food supplement in some European countries, including Italy and Spain, but it is not approved as a drug by the FDA or EMA; these regulatory statuses are separate from this research-grade supply.

2. Research Context (Not a Therapeutic Claim)

Published literature describes PEA as a fatty acid amide studied in in vitro and in vivo research models, with proposed interactions with PPAR-alpha and other cellular targets. These descriptions are derived from published research and are provided for scientific reference only. Knowlux makes no claims regarding the efficacy, safety, or suitability of this product for any human or veterinary application. Promotion of PEA for pain relief, anti-inflammatory use, neuroprotection or any therapeutic indication is not supported by Knowlux and is inconsistent with research-use-only supply.

3. Quality Control

Full COA, MSDS, and lot-specific chromatograms are issued with each shipment.

4. Applications

• Reference standard for analytical method development

• In vitro redox cofactor and enzyme kinetics studies

• Research on mitochondrial function and cellular stress response models

• LC-MS and biochemical assay calibrators

5. Packaging, Storage & Shipping

Powder: amber glass vial or high-barrier foil bag under nitrogen headspace, sealed with tamper-evident closure. Secondary packing: light-protected carton with desiccant. Ambient or cold-chain shipping with temperature logger where required. COA, MSDS, packing list and certificate of origin issued with each shipment.

6. Documentation Support

Per lot: COA, MSDS, certificate of origin, residual solvent statement, heavy metal statement. Specification summaries and audit support available on a project basis.

About Knowlux

Knowlux Biotechnology is a GMP-oriented manufacturer and supplier of peptides, APIs and fine-chemical research compounds, operating from Hubei, China. We serve research groups, CDMOs and distributors in more than 40 countries, and support contract synthesis, custom packaging and technical documentation requests.

Compliance Statement

This product is supplied for laboratory research use only. It is not for human or animal administration, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use, not for retail sale, and not for personal use. PQQ disodium salt has been approved as a new food raw material in China (2022) and has received GRAS status in the United States (GRN 1118) for specific food applications; those regulatory statuses are separate from this research-grade supply and do not extend to the product as sold by Knowlux. Research context statements are for scientific reference only and do not constitute medical advice, promotional claims, or dosing guidance.