Lorediplon, a nonbenzodiazepine of the pyrazolopyrimidine family, is a non-benzodiazepine drug acting as a GABAA receptor modulator, differentially active at the alpha1-subunit, associated with promoting sleep. It is being investigated as a treatment for insomnia but has not completed development. Lorediplon demonstrated a dose-dependent improvement in sleep, whereas zolpidem showed a more sustained WASO effect. No next-day hangover effects were observed. These sleep effects are also consistent with the pharmacokinetic profile of lorediplon. These results warrant clinical trials in patients with insomnia.

Physicochemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C20H15FN4O2S
Molecular Weight	394.42
Exact Mass	394.09
CAS #	917393-39-6
Related CAS #	917393-39-6;
PubChem CID	12004146
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow solid powder
LogP	3.81
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	6
Rotatable Bond Count	4
Heavy Atom Count	28
Complexity	609
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
InChi Key	NQPOCLFSADOXBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code	InChI=1S/C20H15FN4O2S/c1-12(26)24(2)17-10-13(5-6-15(17)21)16-7-8-22-20-14(11-23-25(16)20)19(27)18-4-3-9-28-18/h3-11H,1-2H3
Chemical Name	N-[2-fluoro-5-[3-(thiophene-2-carbonyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-7-yl]phenyl]-N-methylacetamide
HS Tariff Code	2934.99.9001
Storage	Powder-20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Shipping Condition	Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)

Biological Activity

References

[1]. Zisapel N. Current Phase II investigational therapies for insomnia. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2015 Mar;24(3):401-411. [2]. A single-dose, randomized, double-blind, double dummy, placebo and positive-controlled, five-way cross-over study to assess the pharmacodynamic effects of lorediplon in a phase advance model of insomnia in healthy Caucasian adult male s.

Solubility Data

Solubility (In Vitro)

DMSO : ~100 mg/mL (~253.54 mM)

Solubility (In Vivo)

Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.34 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL. Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.34 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly. Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C，1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.  (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)

Preparing Stock Solutions		1 mg	5 mg	10 mg
	1 mM	2.5354 mL	12.6768 mL	25.3537 mL
	5 mM	0.5071 mL	2.5354 mL	5.0707 mL
	10 mM	0.2535 mL	1.2677 mL	2.5354 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.