P5295
Piracetam
Synonym(s):
2-(2-Oxopyrrolidino)acetamide, 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
142.16
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
EC Number:
231-312-7
MDL number:
Form:
powder
Quality level:
form
powder
Quality Level
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)
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.
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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Piracetam and vinpocetine ameliorate rotenone-induced Parkinsonism in rats
Zaitone SA, et al.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 44(6), 774-774 (2012)
Hélène Amieva et al.
PloS one, 8(1), e52755-e52755 (2013-01-18)
Numerous studies have looked at the potential benefits of various nootropic drugs such as Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb761®; Tanakan®) and piracetam (Nootropyl®) on age-related cognitive decline often leading to inconclusive results due to small sample sizes or insufficient follow-up duration.
Rute A P Costa et al.
European journal of pharmacology, 701(1-3), 82-86 (2013-01-22)
Mitochondrial oxidative stress followed by membrane permeability transition (MPT) has been considered as a possible mechanism for statins cytotoxicity. Statins use has been associated with reduced risk of cancer incidence, especially prostate cancer. Here we investigated the pathways leading to
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| P5295-25G | 04061834378709 |