CAS No. 7491-74-9
| CAS Number | 7491-74-9 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C6H10N2O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 142.16 | |
| SMILES | C1CC(=O)N(C1)CC(=O)N |
Piracetam is a cyclic gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative and nootropic agent that acts as a positive allosteric modulator of AMPA receptors. It enhances central glutamatergic and cholinergic neurotransmission and restores membrane fluidity. By modulating ionotropic glutamate receptor signaling and neuronal membrane function, piracetam promotes synaptic plasticity, improves long-term potentiation, and enhances cognitive processes in preclinical models. [1][2]
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Concentration
Volume
Mass
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| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
72 mg/mL
(506.47 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 72 mg/mL |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
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