Piracetam
| Piracetam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Molecule | C6H10N2O2 |
| Compound | Piracetam |
| Era | Modern |
| Origin | Belgium |
| Archetype | Chicago Detroit |
| Ancestor | Hindu |
| Swag Score | 3 |
| Date Added | 2025-01-12 |
[view source]Effects & Properties
Effects: Produces subtle cognitive enhancement, such as improved attention, verbal fluency, and mental clarity. Effects are often cumulative, requiring days to weeks for noticeable benefits.
Natural Occurrence: Piracetam does not occur naturally and was first synthesized in 1964 by UCB Pharma in Belgium.
[view source]History
Piracetam was synthesized in 1964 by Romanian chemist Corneliu Giurgea at the Belgian pharmaceutical company UCB, and he coined the term "nootropic" (from the Greek nous for mind and trepein for to bend) to describe its class of cognitive-enhancing compounds. It was the first nootropic drug ever developed, designed to enhance memory and learning without stimulant side effects. Piracetam became widely prescribed in Europe and Russia for cognitive decline and is available over the counter in many countries, pioneering the modern nootropics movement that has since expanded into Silicon Valley biohacking culture.
[view source]Connections
Archetype: Chicago Detroit
Ancestor: Hindu
Tarot Card: Ace of Swords
PubChem: Piracetam
Paired With: Brahmi