Etiracetam is a nootropic molecule belonging to the racetam family, developed to enhance cognitive functions. It is a racemic compound, with its biologically active enantiomer being levetiracetam, which is marketed as an antiepileptic drug.
Studies have demonstrated its ability to facilitate memory retrieval in rats under conditions such as electroconvulsive shock, undertraining, or long training-to-test intervals.
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| Other Names | 2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)butanamide, UCB 6474, Etiracetam [INN] |
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| IUPAC Name | 2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)butanamide, UCB 6474, Etiracetam [INN] |
| CAS | 33996-58-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 170.21 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14N2O2 |
| SMILES | CCC(C(=O)N)N1CCCC1=O |