(R)-Oxiracetam

• CAT Number: I004565
• CAS Number: 68252-28-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H10N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 158.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl]acetamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10N2O3/c7-5(10)3-8-2-4(9)1-6(8)11/h4,9H,1-3H2,(H2,7,10)/t4-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: IHLAQQPQKRMGSS-SCSAIBSYSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(CN(C1=O)CC(=O)N)O

(R)-Oxiracetam is the (R)-enantiomer of the nootropic drug oxiracetam. Oxiracetam (ISF 2522) is a nootropic drug of the racetam family and stimulant.
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Target: nootropic drug
Oxiracetam (ISF 2522) is a nootropic drug of the racetam family and stimulant.[1][2] Several animal studies suggest that the substance is safe even when high doses are consumed for a long period of time.[medical citation needed] However, the mechanism of action of the racetam drug family is still a matter of research. Oxiracetam is not approved by Food and Drug Administration for any medical use in the United States.

Reference

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[2]. Valzelli L, et al. Difference in learning and retention by Albino Swiss mice. Part III. Effect of some brain stimulants. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 1986 Jun;8(6):337-41.
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