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Nootropics / Racetams and ampakines

Piracetam PIRA

The original nootropic — mild cognitive effect, very well tolerated.

Also known as Nootropil, 2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide, 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide, Nootropyl, Normabrain, Pyracetam, Pyramem

Effects Focus
Routes Oral
Legal status Unscheduled
WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C6H10N2O2

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen

Chemistry

Formula
C6H10N2O2
Molar mass
142.16
CAS
7491-74-9
PubChem CID
4843
IUPAC name
2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide
InChIKey
GMZVRMREEHBGGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N