Y0002407

Brivaracetam CRS

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Brivaracetam, (αS,4R)-α-Ethyl-2-oxo-4-propyl-1-pyrrolidineacetamide, (2S)-2-[(4R)-2-Oxo-4-propylpyrrolidin-1-yl]butanamide, (S)-2-((R)-2-Oxo-4-propylpyrrolidin-1-yl)butanamide, UCB 34714, UCB-34714, UCB34714
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₁H₂₀N₂O₂
• CAS Number: 357336-20-0
• Molecular Weight: 212.29
• MDL number: MFCD25976668
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• application(s): pharmaceutical
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. Compendial materials should be used for the purpose described in the appropriate monograph unless otherwise authorized by the National Competent Authority. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

e.g. pharmaceutical (small molecule)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Brivaracetam shows approximately 10 times greater potency than levetiracetam (Keppra)*; pIC50 at LBS = 7.0; inhibits audiogenic seizures in seizure-prone mice (ED50 = 14 μmol/kg) and is also effective in other animal models of epilepsy. Brivaracetam is used as an anticonvulsant (antiepileptic) for seizure treatment.

Packaging

Unit quantity: 160mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable