Gabapentin

from source

C9H17NO2 · 171.24 g/mol

Aclonium · Neurontin · Gralise

What is Gabapentin?

An anticonvulsant, sold as Neurontin, used for seizures and for nerve pain. Its structure is a ring-bulked relative of the brain's own GABA. from source

CategoryPrescription medicine

Chemical familyCarboxylic Acids Amines

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1CCC(CC1)(CC(=O)O)CN

Where you'll find it

Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 8,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity
Species: rat
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

8,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source

1 more reported value

8,053 mg/kgLD50 · oral · mouse

DangerIrritantHealth hazardH315, H319, H335, H360from source

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Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 3446
Wikidata: Q410352
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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