Date published: 2026-4-1

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Olfr438 Activators

Chemical activators of Olfr438 play a vital role in the sensory perception of a range of odors. Ethyl Acetate and Isovaleric Acid, for instance, bind to Olfr438, triggering a conformational change that activates the G-protein coupled receptor, leading to a signaling cascade that enhances odor perception. Hexyl Acetate and Benzyl Alcohol function similarly, acting as agonists to Olfr438 and initiating downstream events that amplify the olfactory signal, thereby enhancing the sensory response to their respective odors.

Additionally, Phenethyl Alcohol and Ethyl Butyrate interact directly with Olfr438, activating the receptor and triggering G-protein coupled signaling mechanisms. This interaction enhances the perception of odors associated with these chemicals. Methyl Anthranilate, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, and Nerol also contribute significantly to this process. They bind to Olfr438, activating the G-protein coupled receptor and initiating a signaling cascade that results in an enhanced perception of their related odors. These chemicals, through their specific interactions with Olfr438, effectively activate the olfactory receptor, leading to an enhanced sensory experience of a diverse array of odors.

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Ethyl Acetate, HPLC

141-78-6sc-360247
sc-360247A
1 L
4 L
$122.00
$326.00
(0)

Ethyl Acetate activates Olfr438 by binding to the receptor's specific site, inducing a conformational change that initiates the activation of the associated G-protein. This activation leads to a signaling cascade within olfactory sensory neurons, directly enhancing the perception of odor molecules related to Ethyl Acetate.

Isovaleric acid

503-74-2sc-250205
100 ml
$29.00
(0)

Isovaleric Acid, upon binding to Olfr438, causes activation of the G-protein coupled receptor. This leads to an increase in intracellular cyclic AMP, activating protein kinase A, and resulting in signal transduction associated with the sensory perception of smells characteristic of Isovaleric Acid.

Hexyl acetate

142-92-7sc-215149
sc-215149A
25 ml
500 ml
$32.00
$57.00
(0)

Hexyl Acetate functions as an agonist to Olfr438. Its binding induces a structural change in the receptor, enabling G-protein activation. This initiates a series of downstream events that amplify the olfactory signal, enhancing the sensory response to Hexyl Acetate.

Benzyl alcohol

100-51-6sc-326216B
sc-326216
sc-326216A
250 ml
1 L
5 L
$32.00
$104.00
$416.00
(0)

Benzyl Alcohol specifically binds to Olfr438, triggering activation of the G-protein coupled receptor. This interaction enhances olfactory signal transduction, leading to an increased perception of Benzyl Alcohol-related odors.

2-Phenylethanol

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

2-Phenylethanol activates Olfr438 by binding to the receptor, causing a conformational change that initiates G-protein activation. This leads to a cascade of intracellular events, increasing sensory response to odors similar to Phenethyl Alcohol.

Ethyl butyrate

105-54-4sc-214986
sc-214986A
1 kg
4 kg
$100.00
$210.00
(0)

Ethyl Butyrate directly interacts with Olfr438 as an agonist. This binding triggers the receptor's G-protein coupled signaling mechanism, enhancing the sensory perception of Ethyl Butyrate-associated odors.

D-Limonene

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

Limonene, upon binding to Olfr438, activates the G-protein coupled receptor mechanism. This interaction results in enhanced perception of smell, particularly for odors similar to Limonene.

(±)-beta-Citronellol

106-22-9sc-294094
sc-294094A
25 ml
500 ml
$32.00
$156.00
(0)

(±)-β-Citronellol engages Olfr438 as an agonist, inducing a change in the receptor's structure and activating the G-protein. This leads to downstream events that amplify the olfactory signal, enhancing sensory response to Citronellol.

Linalool

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

Linalool binds to Olfr438, causing activation of the G-protein coupled receptor. This interaction initiates a signaling cascade, increasing intracellular calcium levels essential for olfactory signal transduction, thereby enhancing perception of Linalool-related odors.

Geraniol

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

Geraniol interacts with Olfr438, activating the receptor and leading to a series of intracellular events that culminate in an increased sensory response to Geraniol and similar odorants.