P5295

Piracetam

• Synonym(s): 2-(2-Oxopyrrolidino)acetamide, 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₀N₂O₂
• CAS Number: 7491-74-9
• Molecular Weight: 142.16
• EC Number: 231-312-7
• MDL number: MFCD00079246
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 24278639
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 200
• SMILES string: NC(=O)CN1CCCC1=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H10N2O2/c7-5(9)4-8-3-1-2-6(8)10/h1-4H2,(H2,7,9)
• InChI key: GMZVRMREEHBGGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... GRIA1(2890), GRIA2(2891), GRIA3(2892), GRIA4(2893) ; rat ... Gria1(50592)

Description

Application

Piracetam has been used to study crystal structure and physicochemical properties of six co-crystals of piracetam. It has also been used to study its in vitro antioxidant properties.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Piracetam (2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl-acetamide) is a nootropic drug, which enhances memory and facilitates learning. Piracetam also acts as a vasodilator and improves blood flow. It has a potential to treat cognitive impairment in aging, brain injury, memory and balance problems. In addition, piracetam is also used to treat peripheral vascular disease.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves