Synonyms: Ramelteon solution; (S)-N-[2-(1,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-2H-indeno-[5,4-b]furan-8-yl)ethyl]propionamide; N-[2-[(8S)-1,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-2H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-yl]ethyl]propanamide; TAK 375; TAK-375
Molecular Formula: C16H21NO2
Molecular Weight: 259.34
Linear Structural Formula: C16H21NO2
MDL Number: MFCD08067736
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Ramelteon is a cell penetrant, potent and selective agonist at MT1/MT2 melatonin receptor that exhibits sleep-promoting properties. It is not binding to GABA receptor complex. Ramelteon is an analog of melatonin recently approved to treat insomnia.