Piracetam, positive allosteric modulator of AMPA receptors (ab141380)
Key features and details
- Nootropic; positive allosteric modulator at AMPA receptors
- CAS Number: 7491-74-9
- Soluble in water to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Piracetam, positive allosteric modulator of AMPA receptors -
Description
Nootropic; positive allosteric modulator at AMPA receptors -
Biological description
Positive allosteric modulator at AMPA receptors. Nootropic agent and GABA (ab120359) derivative. Potentiates cholinergic and glutamatergic neurotransmission via modulation of ion flux. Variety of biological effects including neuroprotection, anticonvulsant properties and reduced vascular endothelium adhesion. Active in vivo.
Also available in simple stock solutions (ab146734) - add 1 ml of water to get an exact, ready-to-use concentration. -
CAS Number
7491-74-9 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide -
Molecular weight
142.16 -
Molecular formula
C6H10N2O2 -
PubChem identifier
4843 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 100 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
O=C1CCCN1CC(=O)N -
Source
Synthetic
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