Date published: 2026-4-1

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Olfr346 Activators

Chemical activators of Olfr346 include a variety of compounds that bind to the ligand-binding domain of this G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), triggering a signaling cascade responsible for olfactory perception. Citral, a compound known for its lemon scent, engages with Olfr346 through direct binding to the receptor, which induces a conformational change necessary for the activation of the signaling pathway. Similarly, eucalyptol, recognized for its eucalyptus-like aroma, interacts with Olfr346, causing activation through conformational alterations that lead to signal transduction. Geraniol, with its rose-like fragrance, serves as a direct agonist, initiating a conformational shift in Olfr346 that activates the olfactory signal transduction mechanism. Phenylethyl alcohol, another activator, binds to Olfr346, promoting a structural reorganization that triggers downstream signaling.

Further, benzaldehyde and isoamyl acetate bind to specific pockets within Olfr346, catalyzing changes in the tertiary structure that activate the G protein-coupled signaling pathway. Ethyl vanillin and methyl salicylate engage with Olfr346, fitting into its ligand-binding domain to cause conformational changes that lead to activation of the olfactory signaling cascade. Linalool, recognized for its floral scent, activates Olfr346 by eliciting a conformational rearrangement that triggers the associated signaling mechanism. Limonene, with its citrus scent, and anethole, known for its licorice aroma, activate Olfr346 by promoting a conformational shift and a structural change, respectively, that leads to the activation of the olfactory signaling pathway. Lastly, alpha-pinene, with its pine-like aroma, binds to Olfr346's active site, inducing a structural change that results in the activation of GPCR signaling pathways integral to olfactory function. Each of these chemicals binds directly to Olfr346, effecting a structural alteration that facilitates the transition from an inactive to an active receptor state, thereby initiating the olfactory signal transduction process.

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Citral

5392-40-5sc-252620
1 kg
$212.00
(1)

Citral activates Olfr346 by binding directly to its ligand-binding domain, which induces a conformational change in the protein that triggers the associated G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling cascade.

1,8-Cineole

470-82-6sc-485261
25 ml
$44.00
2
(0)

Eucalyptol interacts with Olfr346, causing an activation of the protein through a conformational change that leads to signal transduction via GPCR pathways.

Geraniol

106-24-1sc-235242
sc-235242A
25 g
100 g
$45.00
$119.00
(0)

Geraniol serves as a direct agonist for Olfr346, binding to the receptor's active site and initiating a conformational shift that activates the olfactory signal transduction mechanism.

2-Phenylethanol

60-12-8sc-238198
250 ml
$69.00
(0)

Phenylethyl alcohol activates Olfr346 by docking to its ligand-binding region, promoting a structural reorganization that triggers the downstream GPCR signaling.

Isopentyl acetate

123-92-2sc-250190
sc-250190A
100 ml
500 ml
$107.00
$225.00
(0)

Isoamyl acetate directly activates Olfr346 by binding to its ligand-binding site, which induces a conformational alteration necessary for the activation of its associated GPCR signaling pathways.

3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

121-32-4sc-238538
100 g
$31.00
(0)

Ethyl vanillin engages with Olfr346 by fitting into its ligand-binding domain, causing a change in protein conformation that leads to the activation of the G protein-coupled olfactory signaling cascade.

Methyl Salicylate

119-36-8sc-204802
sc-204802A
250 ml
500 ml
$47.00
$70.00
(1)

Methyl salicylate activates Olfr346 by binding to the receptor and inducing a conformational change that activates the olfactory G protein-coupled receptor pathways.

Linalool

78-70-6sc-250250
sc-250250A
sc-250250B
5 g
100 g
500 g
$47.00
$72.00
$110.00
(0)

Linalool activates Olfr346 through direct binding to the receptor's ligand-binding site, eliciting a conformational rearrangement that triggers the activation of the GPCR signaling mechanism.

D-Limonene

5989-27-5sc-205283
sc-205283A
100 ml
500 ml
$84.00
$129.00
3
(1)

Limonene activates Olfr346 by direct interaction with the receptor's ligand-binding domain, promoting a conformational shift that leads to the activation of the olfactory G protein-coupled signaling pathway.

Anethole

104-46-1sc-481571A
sc-481571
10 g
100 g
$576.00
$316.00
(0)

Anethole activates Olfr346 by directly binding to the receptor, which causes a conformational change that activates the G protein-coupled signaling cascade associated with olfactory perception.