Description
Oxiracetam is a cyclic derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that is used as a nootropic drug to improve memory and learning.
Synonyms
4-Hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidine-N-acetamide; Hydroxypiracetam; Neuromet; ISF 2522; (+-)-Oxiracetam
IUPAC Name
2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide
Molecular Formula
C6H10N2O3
Canonical SMILES
C1C(CN(C1=O)CC(=O)N)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H10N2O3/c7-5(10)3-8-2-4(9)1-6(8)11/h4,9H,1-3H2,(H2,7,10)
InChIKey
IHLAQQPQKRMGSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
Appearance
White to Off-White Solid
Application
nootropic drug