Piracetam
CAS No. | 7491-74-9 | Cat. No. | BCP28414 |
Name | Piracetam | ||
Synonyms | 2-(2-Oxopyrrolidino)acetamide;Breinox; BRN 1526393; Ciclofalina; Cl-871; EINECS 231-312-7; Euvifor; Gabacet; Genogris; Nootron; Nootropil; Nootropyl; | ||
Formula | C6H10N2O2 | M. Wt | 142.16 |
Description | Piracetam is a cyclic derivative of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), used in treatment of a wide range of cognitive disorders.Piracetam is a compound suggested to be both a nootropic and a neuroprotective agent. Piracetam is a positive allosteric modulator of the AMPA receptor. It is believed to act on ion channels or ion carriers, thus leading to increased neuron excitability. | ||
Pathways | Ion Channel/Membrane Transporter | ||
Targets | AMPA/NMDA |
Structure
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