pyrrolidone nucleus

The pyrrolidone nucleus is a specific chemical structure found at the core of racetam compounds. Think of it as the central building block or “heart” of racetams. This structure is what makes racetams related to each other and is believed to play a key role in their cognitive-enhancing effects. In simpler terms, if racetams were a family, the pyrrolidone nucleus would be their shared family trait or characteristic.