Ramelteon

CHEMBL1218 Phase 4 Aprovado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
259.3 g/mol
LogP
2.7
Phase
4

A melatonin receptor agonist used to treat insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep, working by mimicking the natural sleep-regulating hormone melatonin. Unlike many sleep medications, it does not carry a risk of dependence or abuse.

Peso Molecular

259,3400 g/mol

LogP

2,70

TPSA

38,30 Ų

Regra dos 5 de Lipinski

Aprovado

Áreas Terapêuticas

Mecanismo de Ação

Binds to and activates its target receptor, mimicking the action of the endogenous ligand to produce a specific physiological response.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Binds to and activates its target receptor, mimicking the action of the endogenous ligand to produce a specific physiological response.

Estrutura 2D

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SMILES

CCC(=O)NCC[C@@H]1CCc2ccc3c(c21)CCO3

InChI

InChI=1S/C16H21NO2/c1-2-15(18)17-9-7-12-4-3-11-5-6-14-13(16(11)12)8-10-19-14/h5-6,12H,2-4,7-10H2,1H3,(H,17,18)/t12-/m0/s1

Molecular Formula

C16H21NO2

HBD / HBA

1 / 2

Ligações Rotacionáveis

4

Átomos Pesados

19

No targets recorded

Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.

No interactions recorded

Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Perguntas frequentes

A melatonin receptor agonist used to treat insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep, working by mimicking the natural sleep-regulating hormone melatonin. Unlike many sleep medications, it does not carry a risk of dependence or abuse.

Binds to and activates its target receptor, mimicking the action of the endogenous ligand to produce a specific physiological response.

Yes, Ramelteon is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1218. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 208902. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

Aviso Médico

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.