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P5295

Sigma-Aldrich

Piracetam

Synonym(s):

2-(2-Oxopyrrolidino)acetamide, 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide

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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

form

powder

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)

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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.

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

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In vitro antioxidant properties of pentoxifylline, piracetam, and vinpocetine
Horvath B, et al.
Clinical neuropharmacology, 25(1), 37-42 (2002)
A H Gouliaev et al.
Brain research. Brain research reviews, 19(2), 180-222 (1994-05-01)
Nearly three decades have now passed since the discovery of the piracetam-like nootropics, compounds which exhibit cognition-enhancing properties, but for which no commonly accepted mechanism of action has been established. This review covers clinical, pharmacokinetic, biochemical and behavioural results presented
Piracetam and vinpocetine ameliorate rotenone-induced Parkinsonism in rats
Zaitone SA, et al.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 44(6), 774-774 (2012)
Piracetam co-crystals with OH-group functionalized carboxylic acids
Viertelhaus M, et al.
Crystal Growth & Design, 9(5), 2220-2228 (2009)
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.
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