MK-212

MK-212
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Chloro-6-(piperazin-1-yl)pyrazine
Other names
CPP
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C8H11ClN4/c9-7-5-11-6-8(12-7)13-3-1-10-2-4-13/h5-6,10H,1-4H2
    Key: CJAWPFJGFFNXQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C8H11ClN4/c9-7-5-11-6-8(12-7)13-3-1-10-2-4-13/h5-6,10H,1-4H2
    Key: CJAWPFJGFFNXQI-UHFFFAOYAX
  • Clc1nc(cnc1)N2CCNCC2
Properties
C8H11ClN4
Molar mass 198.65 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

MK-212, also known as 6-chloro-2-(1-piperazinyl)pyrazine (CPP), is a serotonin receptor agonist of the arylpiperazine family. It is specifically described as a non-selective serotonin 5-HT2 receptor agonist or as a "relatively selective serotonin 5-HT2C receptor full agonist. The drug promotes the secretion of serum prolactin and cortisol in humans.