| Identification | |
| Name: | Piracetam |
| Synonyms: | Myocalm;Neuracetam;Nootobril;Nootobryl;Nootron;Nootrop;Nootropil;Nootropyl;Normabrain;Norzetam;(2-Oxopyrrolidino)acetamide;2-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide;2-Ketopyrrolidine-1-acetamide;2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide;2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidinylacetamide;2-Pyrrolidinoneacetamide;2-Pyrrolidoneacetamide;Avigilen;Axonyl;Cerebroforte;Cl 781;Encetrop;Euvifor;Gabacet;Genogris;Geram; |
| CAS: | 7491-74-9 |
| EINECS: | 231-312-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H10N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 142.16 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H10N2O2/c7-5(9)4-8-3-1-2-6(8)10/h1-4H2,(H2,7,9) |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.239 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Refractive index: | 1.523 |
| Solubility: | Very soluble |
| Specification: |
?Piracetam , its cas register number is 7491-74-9. It also can be called 1-Acetamido-2-pyrrolidinone ; 2-Ketopyrrolidine-1-ylacetamide ; 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide ; 2-Oxo-pyrrolidin-1-ylacetamide ; 2-Oxo-pyrrolidine acetamide ; 1-Pyrrolidineacetamide, 2-oxo- .It is?very soluble?in water. |
| Biological Activity: | Nootropic that displays cognitive enhancing properties. Proposed to enhance neurotransmission via modulation of ion flux; potentiates Na + influx through AMPA receptors. Facilitates efficiency of cholinergic neurotransmission at muscarinic receptors. |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep tightly closed. |
| Color: | Crystals from isopropanol |
| Usage: | Medication. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi: Irritant
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