Zaleplon

• Catalog No.: Bio-0542
• CAS Number: 151319-34-5
• M. F.: C17H15N5O
• M. W.: 305.3339

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: N-(3-{3-cyanopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)-N-ethylacetamide
• IUPAC Traditional name: N-(3-{3-cyanopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)-N-ethylacetamide
• Synonyms: Sonata

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 151319-34-5

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Sedative
• Application(s): Hypnotic
• Application(s): Psychosedative
• Application(s): Sedatives
• Application(s): Tranquilizer
• Mechanism of Action: Benzodiazepine receptor agonist, but lacks Bz-associated side-effects

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