SPL Set ID: 8213998f-9a14-4ebb-a87a-4f33416dfb21

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 the molecular formula of C 16 H 21 NO 2 , molecular weight of 259.34, and the following chemical structure: Ramelteon is white to off-white powder soluble in methanol and practically insoluble in water. Each ramelteon tablet includes the following inactive ingredients: copolyvidone, hyperomellose, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch (maize), and titanium dioxide. str