Fasoracetam (Powder) — 1 g, Research Grade (RUO)
Fasoracetam (NS-105; NFC-1; LAM-105) is a small-molecule racetam supplied by Peptide Tech as a white crystalline powder for laboratory research use only. Each sealed jar contains 1 gram of research-grade material with batch-level traceability and COA access—ideal for in-vitro, cellular, and analytical workflows such as receptor-signaling assays, radioligand/competition binding, and stability-indicating method development.
Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Fasoracetam (powder) — 1 g |
| CAS Number | 110958-19-5 |
| Chemical Name | (5R)-5-(piperidine-1-carbonyl)pyrrolidin-2-one |
| PubChem CID | CID 198695 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | ≈ 196.25 g/mol |
| Form | Crystalline powder |
| Appearance | White to off-white |
| Purity | Research-grade (see lot COA; typically ≥98% by HPLC) |
| Container | Sealed, laboratory-grade research jar (1 g net) with QR batch ID |
| Solubility (general) | Limited aqueous solubility; soluble in common organics (e.g., DMSO/ethanol). Optimize cosolvent/surfactant systems per assay SOP. |
| Storage Conditions | Store sealed, cool, and dry; protect from moisture and light. Refrigeration (2–8 °C) recommended for long-term stability. |
| Intended Use | Research Use Only (RUO) — not for human or animal use, ingestion, diagnostic, therapeutic, or veterinary applications. |
Molecular Structure
Key Features — Peptide Tech
- Same-Day Shipping (Mon–Fri, in-stock)
- GMP-Aligned synthesis & packaging
- USA Made with QR batch tracking
- COA Access — identity/purity per lot
- Third-Party U.S. Lab Testing (as applicable)
- Cold-Chain Shipping — Always (no paid upgrade)
- Worldwide Shipping with compliant documentation
- Text & Email Order Updates; 2-Day FedEx/UPS Standard & economical Overnight options
Potential Applications in Research
Strictly non-clinical; focus on in-vitro, cellular, and biochemical contexts. No human-use claims.
- mGluR signaling assays — evaluate metabotropic glutamate receptor (mGluR) pathway activation (e.g., cAMP, IP3/Ca2+, ERK/MAPK) in receptor-expressing cell lines; explore variants impacting glutamatergic networks.
- Radioligand/competition binding — quantify affinity/selectivity at targeted GPCRs (e.g., mGluR subtypes) and derive Kd/Ki under controlled conditions.
- Chronic exposure paradigms — investigate receptor expression/adaptation phenomena (e.g., reports of GABAB receptor changes in preclinical models) using defined in-vitro protocols.
- Neuronal culture phenotyping — measure calcium flux, membrane excitability, and transcriptional reporters tied to glutamatergic signaling.
- Analytical method development — stability-indicating HPLC/LC-MS/MS for small-molecule racetams; impurity profiling and forced-degradation studies.
Citations
- Elia, J., et al. “Fasoracetam in Adolescents with ADHD and Glutamatergic Gene Network Variants Disrupting mGluR Signaling.” Nature Communications, 2018. PubMed • PMC
- Niswender, C. M., & Conn, P. J. “Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors.” Pharmacological Reviews, 2010. PMC2904507
- Shimizu, T., et al. “Possible Involvement of GABAB Receptor Up-Regulation after Repeated Administration of NS-105.” Jpn. J. Pharmacol., 1997. PubMed 9424016
- Sherman, S. M., & Guillery, R. W. “The Function of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors in Thalamus and Cortex.” Front. Neural Circuits, 2013. PMC4747429
Quality, Storage & Handling
- Identity & Purity: See lot COA (e.g., HPLC, MS).
- Storage: Keep sealed, cool (2–8 °C preferred), dry, and protected from light; reseal promptly after opening.
- Handling: Use appropriate PPE; prepare solutions fresh; confirm solvent/pH compatibility and filter per SOP for sterile applications.
Shipping & Fulfillment
Ships with validated cold-chain packaging. In-stock orders placed before the daily cutoff dispatch the same day. 2-Day FedEx/UPS is standard, with overnight options available. Automated text/email updates included; international service available where permitted.
Compliance & RUO Disclaimer
For laboratory research use only. Not a drug, food, or cosmetic. Not for human or animal use, ingestion, diagnostic, therapeutic, or veterinary applications. Purchasers must be qualified to handle RUO materials and comply with applicable laws and institutional policies.
([MedKoo Biosciences][1], [EMBL-EBI][2], [ChemSpider][3], [PubChem][4])
([Cayman Chemicals][5])
([PMC][6], [PubMed][7])
([PubMed][8])
([PMC][9])
[2]: https://www.ebi.ac.uk/chembl/explore/compound/CHEMBL2106179?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Compound: FASORACETAM (CHEMBL2106179) – ChEMBL”
[3]: https://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.171980.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Fasoracetam | C10H16N2O2”
[4]: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Fasoracetam-hydrate?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Fasoracetam Hydrate | C10H18N2O3 | CID 10198262”
[5]: https://cdn.caymanchem.com/cdn/downloadCofa/Cayman-CofA-37239-0676329.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Fasoracetam”
[6]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5770454/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Fasoracetam in adolescents with ADHD and glutamatergic …”
[7]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29339723/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Fasoracetam in adolescents with ADHD and glutamatergic …”
[8]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9424016/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “possible involvement of GABA(B) receptor up-regulation …”
[9]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2904507/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors”













