A potential photoreactive analog of anandamide was synthesized via selective hydrogenation of a skipped tetrayne intermediate. This compound might be a useful tool to search for new cannabinoid receptors.
UMR CNRS 5074, Faculty of Pharmacy, Université Montpellier 1, 15 av. Charles Flahault B.P. 14491, 34093 Montpellier Cedex 5, France. balas@univ-montp1.fr