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Pyritinol PYRI

A vitamin B6-related compound developed in Europe, historically used there to help with cognitive symptoms in aging and after brain injury. Older studies suggest mild benefits with generally good tolerability, though it isn't approved or well-studied by today's standards in the U.S.

Also known as Encephabol

Effects Focus

Routes Oral

Legal status Unscheduled

WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C₁₆H₂₀N₂O₄S₂

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Chemistry

Formula: C16H20N2O4S2
Molar mass: 368.5
CAS: 1098-97-1
PubChem CID: 14190

Reported dosing

Limited data

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 200 mg

Reported range 200-600 mg/day

Route Oral

Frequency 1-2 times daily

Duration Ongoing (supplement use)

A vitamin B6 derivative used as a prescription nootropic in some countries (as Encephabol); not FDA-approved, sold as an unregulated supplement in the US where available.

Where this comes from European/international clinical studies; supplement-industry dosing

Human data for this compound is limited. Read the figures above as a record of reported use rather than established dosing.