Substance
ID:389470
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
levetiracetam
IUPAC name
(2S)-2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)butanamide
Synonyms
LevetiracetamKeppra(αS)-α-Ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamideLevesam 500UCB-L 059(-)-Levetiracetam
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Physical Property
Solubility
Chloroform
Methanol
Acetone
Apperance
White Solid
Melting Point
110-112°C
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C Freezer
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Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Molecule Details
The (S)-enantiomer of Etiracetam (E932970) and the ethyl analog of Piracetam (P500800). Used as an anticonvulsant.
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Gower, A.J., et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 222, 193 (1992)
• Kasteleijn-Noist Trenite, D.G.A., et al.: Epilepsy Res., 25, 225 (1992)
• Patsalos, P.N., et al.: Pharmacol. Ther., 85, 77 (1992)