Piracetam, CAS 7491-74-9

Shelf life (days): 1825.0

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C6H10N2O2

Formula Weight: 142.2

CAS Number: 7491-74-9

Notes: Piracetam (Item No. 20755) is an analytical reference standard that is structurally categorized as a nootropic. It is a cyclic derivative of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that improves learning, memory, brain metabolism, and capacity in animal models.{23584,32770} It has shown efficacy in stroke rehabilitation in animal models.{32768,32769} Although its mechanism of action remains unclear, piracetam has been shown to alter the physical properties of cell membranes and to protect against hypoxia, which might underlie neuroprotective and antithrombotic actions.{32770} This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

• SKU: CAY20755-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 20755-10
• Package Unit: 10 g
• Quantity Unit: STK
• Application: Reinstoffe, Isotopenmarkierung