
Phenylpiracetam
NootropicsRussia ApprovedPhenylpiracetam is a Russian-developed phenyl derivative of piracetam with a dramatically higher potency and stimulant profile. Approved in Russia as Phenotropil/Carphedon for cognitive impairment and stroke recovery.
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Phenylpiracetam's phenyl group addition dramatically increases lipophilicity and blood-brain barrier penetration compared to piracetam. It upregulates dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin receptor density — rather than triggering release — explaining the tolerance-free stimula…
Overview
Phenylpiracetam is a Russian-developed phenyl derivative of piracetam with a dramatically higher potency and stimulant profile. Approved in Russia as Phenotropil/Carphedon for cognitive impairment and stroke recovery. Banned by WADA as a performance-improving drug due to its stimulant effects, significantly improving physical endurance in addition to cognition. One of the most potent and sought-after racetam family members.
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Chemical Information
IUPAC Name
(RS)-2-(2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide
CAS Number
77472-70-9
Molecular Formula
C12H14N2O2
Molecular Mass
218.25 g/mol
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Contraindications
Hypertension. History of seizures. Anxiety disorders. Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Research Score
1 PubMed studies
Quality Indicators
Data Completeness
75%Research Credibility
Limited research available
Quick Facts
Molecular Weight
218.25 g/mol
CAS Number
77472-70-9
Trial Phase
Russia Approved
Safety Profile
Low RiskCommon Side Effects
- • Insomnia if dosed afternoon or later
- • Irritability at high doses
- • Headache (without choline)
- • Rapid tolerance (2–3 use window)
Stop Use If
- Anxiety disorders — can exacerbate
- Hypertension
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This information is for educational and research purposes only. Not intended as medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before use.
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What is Phenylpiracetam used for in research?
Phenylpiracetam is a Russian-developed phenyl derivative of piracetam with a dramatically higher potency and stimulant profile. Approved in Russia as Phenotropil/Carphedon for cognitive impairment and stroke recovery. Banned by WADA as a performance-improving drug due to its stimulant effects, significantly improving physical endurance in addition to cognition. One of the most potent and sought-after racetam family members.
What forms does Phenylpiracetam come in?
Phenylpiracetam is available in vials, capsules, and sprays forms.
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Bromantane
NootropicsRussia ApprovedBromantane is an atypical psychostimulant and anxiolytic developed in the 1980s at the Zakusov Institute of Pharmacology of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, originally created as an adaptogen for Soviet military and elite athletic use and later approved in Russia for the treatment of neurasthenic and asthenic disorders under the trade name Ladasten.
Dihexa
NootropicsPreclinicalDihexa is a synthetic peptide analogue of the angiotensin IV metabolite LVV-hemorphin-7, developed at Washington State University.
Kavain
NootropicsPreclinicalActive compound from kava for relaxation and sleep support..
L-Theanine
NootropicsFDA ApprovedL-Theanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid found almost exclusively in tea (Camellia sinensis) and a handful of edible mushrooms, and it has become the single most widely-used calm-focus nootropic in the modern supplement market — both on its own at 100-400mg doses and, even more prominently, as the classic 1:1 or 2:1 pair with caffeine that defines the "calm-focus" experiential signature of green tea and of virtually every serious nootropic stack.
L-Tyrosine
NootropicsPreclinicalL-Tyrosine is a non-essential aromatic amino acid and the direct biosynthetic precursor to the catecholamine neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.
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