Piracetam
Piracetam (UCB-6215) is a cyclic derivative of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), used in treatment of a wide range of cognitive disorders.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[7491-74-9]
Product Name Alternative
UCB-6215
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
IGluR
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Neuroscience-Neurodegeneration
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Piracetam.html
Purity
99.92
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL|H2O : ≥ 50 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(N)CN1C(CCC1)=O
Molecular Formula
C6H10N2O2
Molecular Weight
142.16
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Mingeot-Leclercq, M.P., et al., Piracetam inhibits the lipid-destabilising effect of the amyloid peptide Abeta C-terminal fragment. Biochim Biophys Acta, 2003. 1609 (1) : p. 28-38.|[2]Muller, W.E., et al., Effects of piracetam on membrane fluidity in the aged mouse, rat, and human brain. Biochem Pharmacol, 1997. 53 (2) : p. 135-40.|[3]Scheuer, K., et al., Piracetam improves cognitive performance by restoring neurochemical deficits of the aged rat brain. Pharmacopsychiatry, 1999. 32 Suppl 1: p. 10-6.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
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Available Sizes
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