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N2288

Sigma-Aldrich

Nefiracetam

solid

Synonym(s):

(2-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-acetamide), DM-9384

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H18N2O2
CAS Number:
77191-36-7
Molecular Weight:
246.30
MDL number:
MFCD00209882
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329818410
NACRES:
NA.77

form

solid

color

white to off-white

solubility

DMSO: >5 mg/mL

SMILES string

Cc1cccc(C)c1NC(=O)CN2CCCC2=O

InChI

1S/C14H18N2O2/c1-10-5-3-6-11(2)14(10)15-12(17)9-16-8-4-7-13(16)18/h3,5-6H,4,7-9H2,1-2H3,(H,15,17)

InChI key

NGHTXZCKLWZPGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Nefiracetam (NEF) is a pyrrolidonetype nootropic agent with various pharmacologic as well as cognition enhancing effects. In amygdala-kindled seizures, nefiracetam inhibits both electroencephalographic and behavioral seizures. NEF has a distinct anticonvulsant spectrum.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Ricardo E Jorge et al.
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 55(6), 350-354 (2010-06-15)
We will review the available evidence on the frequency, clinical correlates, mechanism, and treatment of apathy following stroke. We have explored relevant databases (that is, PubMed, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO) using the following key words and their combinations: apathy, motivation, abulia
Robert G Robinson et al.
The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 20(2), 178-184 (2008-05-03)
In preliminary trials, nefiracetam, a gamma aminobutyric compound, enhanced blood flow and improved mood following stroke. Within 3 months following stroke with major depression, 159 patients were enrolled in a double-blind trial of nefiracetam or placebo. Repeated measures analysis of
Yijin Yan et al.
Behavioural brain research, 173(1), 39-46 (2006-07-22)
Animal models of drug discrimination have been used to examine the subjective effects of addictive substances. The cAMP system is a crucial downstream signaling pathway implicated in the long-lasting neuroadaptations induced by addictive drugs. We examined effects of rolipram, nefiracetam
Shigeki Moriguchi et al.
Journal of neurochemistry, 106(3), 1092-1103 (2008-05-01)
Nefiracetam is a pyrrolidine-related nootropic drug exhibiting various pharmacological actions such as cognitive-enhancing effect. We previously showed that nefiracetam potentiates NMDA-induced currents in cultured rat cortical neurons. To address questions whether nefiracetam affects NMDA receptor-dependent synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus
Yoshimi Tsuchiya et al.
Toxicologic pathology, 33(5), 561-569 (2005-08-18)
To ascertain the early pathophysiological features in canine renal papillary necrosis (RPN) caused by the neurotransmission enhancer nefiracetam, male beagle dogs were orally administered nefiracetam at 300 mg/kg/day for 4 to 7 weeks in comparison with ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
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