Piracetam
TL;DR: Piracetam (CAS 7491-74-9) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H10N2O2 and molecular weight 142.07423 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide
Also Known As: piracetam, Nootropil, Nootropyl, Normabrain, Pyracetam
Application Areas
Top 5 of 13 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H10N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.07423 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 63.4 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 142.07423 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 167.0 |
| Melting Point | 152 |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes |
| SMILES | C1CC(=O)N(C1)CC(=O)N |
| InChIKey | GMZVRMREEHBGGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Piracetam is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Piracetam (CAS 7491-74-9) has the molecular formula C6H10N2O2 and a molecular weight of 142.07 g/mol. Synonyms include piracetam and Nootropil.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Piracetam
Property Insights of Piracetam
The XLogP value of -1.3 indicates that Piracetam is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 63.4 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Piracetam. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Piracetam has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Piracetam?
The CAS number of Piracetam is 7491-74-9.
What is the molecular formula of Piracetam?
The molecular formula of Piracetam is C6H10N2O2.
What is the molecular weight of Piracetam?
The molecular weight of Piracetam is 142.07423 g/mol.
What are the applications of Piracetam?
Piracetam is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Piracetam?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Piracetam?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Piracetam and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.