Chemistry:Dimiracetam

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Dimiracetam
Chemical structure of dimiracetam
Names
IUPAC name
(RS)-3,6,7,7a-Tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]imidazole-2,5-dione
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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Properties
C6H8N2O2
Molar mass 140.142 g·mol−1
Pharmacology
Legal status
  • AU: S4 (Prescription only)
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Dimiracetam is a nootropic drug of the racetam family,[1] derivatives of which may have application in the treatment of neuropathic pain.[2]

Legality

Australia

Dimiracetam is a schedule 4 substance in Australia under the Poisons Standard (February 2020).[3] A schedule 4 substance is classified as "Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy – Substances, the use or supply of which should be by or on the order of persons permitted by State or Territory legislation to prescribe and should be available from a pharmacist on prescription."[3]

References

  1. "Synthesis and pharmacological activity of a series of dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]imidazole-2,5(3H,6H)-diones, a novel class of potent cognition enhancers". Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 36 (26): 4214–20. December 1993. doi:10.1021/jm00078a011. PMID 8277504. 
  2. "Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel dimiracetam derivatives useful for the treatment of neuropathic pain". Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry 16 (6): 3224–32. March 2008. doi:10.1016/j.bmc.2007.12.015. PMID 18171618. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Poisons Standard February 2020. comlaw.gov.au