SPL Set ID: af86b753-d2ee-9b5f-e053-2a95a90ad23d
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Eszopiclone is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agent that is a pyrrolopyrazine derivative of the cyclopyrrolone class. The chemical name of eszopiclone is (+)-(5S)-6-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b] pyrazin-5-yl 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxylate. Its molecular weight is 388.81, and its molecular formula is C17H17ClN6O3. Eszopiclone has a single chiral center with an (S)-configuration. It has the following chemical structure: Eszopiclone USP is a white to slightly yellowish powder. Eszopiclone is soluble in methylene chloride, practically insoluble in water and alcohol. It dissolves in dilute mineral acids. Eszopiclone is formulated as film-coated tablets for oral administration. Eszopiclone tablets USP contain 1 mg, 2 mg, or 3 mg eszopiclone and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcelac 100 (lactose monohydrate and cellulose, microcrystalline), polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide. In addition, both the 1 mg and 3 mg tablets contain FD&C Blue #2 and triacetin. Structure