Basic Information
ID DDInter1564
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C16H21NO2
Molecular Weight 259.343
CAS Number 196597-26-9
Description Ramelteon is the first in a new class of sleep agents that selectively binds to the melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). It is used for insomnia, particularly delayed sleep onset. Ramelteon has not been shown to produce dependence and has shown no potential for abuse.
ATC Classification N05CH02
IUPAC Name N-{2-[(8S)-1H,2H,6H,7H,8H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-yl]ethyl}propanamide
InChI YLXDSYKOBKBWJQ-LBPRGKRZSA-N
Canonical SMILES CCC(=O)NCC[C@@H]1CCC2=C1C1=C(OCC1)C=C2
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