Oxiracetam

CAS: 62613-82-5

Ref. 3D-FO26628

Product Information

• Name: Oxiracetam
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamideHydroxypiracetam2-(4-Hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide, (S)-oxiracetam, 1-Pyrrolidineacetamide, 4-hydroxy-2-oxo-, 2-(4-Hydroxy-2-Oxopyrrolidin-1-Yl)Acetamide, 4-Hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide, 4-Hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidine-N-acetamide, 4-Hydroxypyrrolidone-2-acetamide, Cgp 21690, Cgp 21690E, Ct 848, Hydroxypiracetam, Isf 2522, Neuractiv, Neuromet, Oxyracetam

Description

Oxiracetam is a nootropic drug that has been shown to have neuroprotective properties. It is an ester hydrochloride of the parent compound oxiracetam, which has been found to have a number of pharmacological effects, including modulation of voltage-dependent calcium channels and inhibition of brain damage due to hypoxia or ischemia. Oxiracetam may be used in combination therapy with other drugs for the treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Oxiracetam binds to hydroxyl groups on proteins in the brain and increases the activity of choline acetyltransferase, an enzyme involved in acetylcholine synthesis. This leads to increased production of acetylcholine, which is important for memory and learning. Oxiracetam also inhibits protein degradation by enhancing phosphorylation in neurons, leading to improved mental performance. The analytical method for measuring oxiracetam concentration in human serum is HPLC with fluorescence detection

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 158.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀N₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10N2O3/c7-5(10)3-8-2-4(9)1-6(8)11/h4,9H,1-3H2,(H2,7,10)
• InChI key: InChIKey=IHLAQQPQKRMGSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: NC(=O)CN1CC(O)CC1=O