Classification
Compound class	Synthetic organic
Approved drug?	Yes (FDA (1998))

IUPAC Name

2-[di(phenyl)methylsulfinyl]acetamide

International Nonproprietary Names
INN number	INN
6055	modafinil

Synonyms

Provigil®

Comments

Modafinil is a eugeroic (wakefulness-promoting) drug with a multi-faceted mechanism of action. In some jurisdictions this drug is classified as a controlled substance due to its possible addiction potential. It has been termed a 'smart' drug, a group of prescription medications, purchased illegally or used off-label, with alleged cognition-enhancing properties [1,4].

Database Links
ChEMBL Ligand	CHEMBL1373
DrugBank Ligand	DB00745
GtoPdb PubChem SID	223365891
PubChem CID	4236
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