SPL Set ID: 7545c79a-93ea-4f73-beb5-cac46b2ed7e9
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Ramelteon is an orally active hypnotic chemically designated as ( S )- N -[2-(1,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2 H -indeno-[5,4- b ]furan-8-yl)ethyl]propionamide and containing one chiral center. The compound is produced as the ( S )-enantiomer, with an empirical formula of C 16 H 21 NO 2 , molecular weight of 259.34, and the following chemical structure: Ramelteon is freely soluble in ethanol and benzyl alcohol, slightly soluble in acetonitrile, and practically insoluble in water. Each ramelteon tablet includes the following inactive ingredients: Copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxide yellow, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, polyethylene glycol 8000 and titanium dioxide. ramelteon-structure.jpg