Piracetam from TCI is a pyrrolidone derivative, specifically 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide. Its structure is related to the cyclic form of GABA. The compound is known as the prototype of the nootropic class and has been studied in cognitive function research for many years. TCI supplies it as a pharmaceutical research reagent for experimental use. In the laboratory it serves as a reference compound for pharmacology studies, pharmaceutical analytical chemistry and formulation research. It is not intended for therapeutic use or for treating people or animals.
Researchers choose Piracetam because its structure is simple, small and polar. It has a lactam ring and a primary amide group, and both are easy to identify in spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis. The compound dissolves readily in water, which makes stock solutions and standards straightforward to prepare. Because it has been studied for so long, it is a common comparator when researchers evaluate other pyrrolidone derivatives, or new compounds thought to affect cognitive function in experimental models. That body of earlier work gives scientists a solid baseline for interpreting and comparing new results.
In Indonesia, this material is relevant to pharmacy, pharmacology and analytical chemistry laboratories at universities and research institutions. Lecturers, graduate students and research staff use it as a reference compound in method development, structure-comparison studies and experiments with pharmacological models. The 10 g pack suits method development and preliminary experiments. It lets a laboratory set up and validate its procedures before moving on to larger studies, and it supports thesis projects, teaching laboratories and institutional research programmes that study pyrrolidone-based compounds.
TCI brochures (PDF)
- Pharmaceutical Ingredients for Research and Experimental Use 2026-03-09 · p. 47
- Reference compound in pharmacology studies: its long research history makes Piracetam a recognised benchmark when researchers assess compounds thought to affect cognitive function in experimental models.
- Analytical method development: the lactam ring and primary amide group are easy to recognise, which helps when developing and checking chromatographic and spectroscopic methods for small polar molecules.
- Preparation of aqueous standards and stock solutions: because the compound dissolves readily in water, analysts can make calibration standards and working solutions without complicated solvent systems.
- Comparative studies of pyrrolidone derivatives: Piracetam serves as the parent structure against which researchers compare newly synthesised or related pyrrolidone compounds for structural and pharmacological differences.
- Pharmaceutical formulation research: its simple, small and polar structure makes it a practical model compound for experiments on formulation behaviour and for evaluating analytical procedures in pharmaceutical development.
| Brand | TCI (product code P2880) |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 7491-74-9 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Pharmaceutical Research Reagents (for Experimental Use) |
| Pack sizes | 10 g |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | follow the conditions on the TCI product label and Safety Data Sheet |
- Chemical name: 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide (Piracetam)
Keep Piracetam in its original, tightly closed container in a dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Follow the storage conditions on the TCI label and Safety Data Sheet. Close the container promptly after each use so the material does not take up moisture or become contaminated. Wear standard laboratory protective equipment when handling it, including a lab coat, safety glasses and gloves. Avoid creating dust, and weigh the material in a clean area or under local exhaust ventilation. Label prepared solutions clearly with their concentration and preparation date. This product is for research and experimental use only and must not be used for therapeutic purposes. Dispose of waste in line with institutional and local regulations.
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