Oxiracetam

Structural formula
	( R ) shape (bottom) and ( S ) shape (bottom)
General
Non-proprietary name	Oxiracetam
other names	( RS ) -2- (4-Hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl) acetamide ( IUPAC ); (±) -2- (4-Hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl) acetamide;
Molecular formula	C 6 H 10 N 2 O 3
External identifiers / databases
EC number	636-370-0
ECHA InfoCard	100.164.173
PubChem	4626
ChemSpider	4465
Wikidata	Q415099
Drug information
ATC code	N06 BX07
Drug class	Nootropic , anti-dementive
properties
Molar mass	158.16 g · mol -1
Melting point	165-168 ° C ; 135-136 ° C [( R ) -oxiracetam] ; 135-136 ° C [( S ) -oxiracetam] ;
safety instructions
	Please note the exemption from the labeling requirement for drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, food and animal feed
GHS labeling of hazardous substances Caution
H and P phrases	H: 315-319
	P: 305 + 351 + 338
Toxicological data	> 10 g kg −1 ( LD 50 , mouse , ip )
	As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

Oxiracetam is a derivative of Piracetam and a drug , known as anti-dementia drug was used.

The effectiveness in dementia is controversial, an effective concentration can only be achieved by intake in the gram range. Side effects that lead to drug withdrawal are common. There are no more finished products on the market anywhere in the world.

Individual evidence

^ ^A ^b ^c The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals , 14th Edition (Merck & Co., Inc.), Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA, 2006; ISBN 978-0-911910-00-1
↑ ^a ^b ^c Oxiracetam data sheet from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on April 16, 2011 ( PDF ).

[MERCK_Index-1] A ^b ^c The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals , 14th Edition (Merck & Co., Inc.), Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA, 2006; ISBN 978-0-911910-00-1

[Sigma-2] Oxiracetam data sheet from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on April 16, 2011 ( PDF ).