PEMPIDONE

• CAT Number: T000136
• CAS Number: 5554-54-1 (base)
• Molecular Formula: C10H19NO .HI
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethylpiperidone hydroiodide.
• Solubility: well in water and ethanol.
• Storage: Stable when kept dry, store in a dark place, at room temperature. Solution for use: 10-3 M
• IUPAC Name: 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethylpiperidin-4-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H19NO/c1-9(2)6-8(12)7-10(3,4)11(9)5/h6-7H2,1-5H3
• InChIKey: GHJUORCGZFHNKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(CC(=O)CC(N1C)(C)C)C

Pempidone（Cat No.:T000136）is a synthetic compound classified as a non-opioid analgesic and sedative with structural similarity to barbiturates and related heterocycles. It exhibits central nervous system (CNS) depressant activity, likely acting through modulation of GABAergic neurotransmission, although its exact mechanism remains under investigation. Pempidone has been explored for its potential in managing mild to moderate pain and anxiety. While not widely used clinically today, it holds historical relevance in pharmaceutical chemistry. Its distinct bicyclic scaffold continues to interest researchers studying structure–activity relationships in CNS-active therapeutic agents.