Description
[ CAS No. ] 196597-26-9
[ Molecular Formula ] C16H21NO2
[ Molecular Weight ] 259.34
[ Density ] 1.119g/cm3
[ Melting Point ] 113-115°C
[ Boiling Point ] 455.3°C at 760 mmHg
[ Flash Point ] 229.2°C
[ Appearance ] White powder
About Ramelteon
Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the MT1 and MT2 receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, versus binding to GABA A receptors, such as with drugs like zolpidem, eszopiclone, and zaleplon. Ramelteon is approved by the FDA for long-term use. Ramelteon does not show any appreciable binding to GABAA receptors, which are associated with anxiolytic, myorelaxant, and amnesic effects.
