Formulation: A crystalline solid
Formal Name: 1-(4-methoxybenzoyl)-2-pyrrolidinone
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C12H13NO3
Formula Weight: 219,2
Shelf life (days): 1825
CAS Number: 72432-10-1
Notes: Aniracetam (Item No. 17752) is an analytical reference standard that is classified as a nootropic. It can block AMPA receptor desensitization and, consequently, enhance excitatory activity by several fold.{24138,30478} It can also allosterically modulate metabotropic glutamate receptors.{30479} The therapeutic value of aniracetam has been explored in various rodent models for the treatment of cognitive impairment or other CNS disorders.{30479} This product is intended for forensic and research purposes only.