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Phenylpiracetam

Item No. 13897

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • Carphedon
Technical Information
Formal Name
2-oxo-4-phenyl-1-pyrrolidineacetamide
CAS Number
77472-70-9
Molecular Formula
C12H14N2O2
Formula Weight
218.3
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 20 mg/mlDMSO: 14 mg/mlEthanol: 16 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
SMILES
NC(CN1C(CC(C2=CC=CC=C2)C1)=O)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C12H14N2O2/c13-11(15)8-14-7-10(6-12(14)16)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-5,10H,6-8H2,(H2,13,15)
InChi Key
LYONXVJRBWWGQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Phenylpiracetam is a nootropic derivative of the GABAergic agent piracetam and has been evaluated for its efficacy in reducing neurological deficits related to cerebral ischemia, epilepsy, and neurobehavioral disorders.1,2 At 10-100 mg/kg in mice, phenylpiracetam can increase locomotor and antidepressant activity in the open-field and forced swimming tests, as well as enhance memory in a passive avoidance response test.1 Because of its cognitive enhancing and general stimulant properties, phenylpiracetam has the potential to be abused recreationally and is listed as a banned substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee.3 This product is intended for research and forensic purposes only.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Zvejniece, L., Svalbe, B., Veinberg, G., et al. Investigation into stereoselective pharmacological activity of phenotropil. Basic Clin. Pharmacol. Toxicol. 109(5), 407-412 (2011).

    2. Stewart, A.M., and Kalueff, A.V. The developing utility of zebrafish models for cognitive enhancers research. Curr. Neuropharmacol. 10(3), 263-271 (2012).

    3. Kim, S., Park, J.H., Myung, S.W., et al. Determination of carphedon in human urine by solid-phase microextraction using capillary gas chromatography with nitrogen-phosphorus detection. Analyst 124(11), 1559-1562 (1999).