Adrafinil (CRL-40028, Olmifon)
Chemical Information:
CAS Number: 63547-13-7
Purity: ≥98%
Molecular Weight: 289.35 g/mol
Melting Point: 150-160°C (dec.)
Molecular Formula: C15H15NO3S
Synonyms: Olmifon, CRL 40028, 63547-13-7, 2-(Benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetohydroxamic acid, 2-[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]-N-hydroxyacetamide, 2-[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetohydroxamic acid
PubChem CID: 3033226
Technical Information:
Application: Adrafinil is an eugeroic agent with wakefulness promoting effects in vivo.
Appearance: Pale Pink, Light Pink or Pink Powder
Physical State: Solid
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol and DMSO (>35 mg/ml).
Storage: Store at room temperature or cooler, in a sealed airtight container, protected from heat, light and humidity.
Stability: Stable for at least two years when stored as above.
Dosage: 300-600 mg/day
Cognitive effects
Wakefulness
Wakefulness can be described as an increased ability to stay conscious without feeling tired combined with a decreased need to sleep. It is contrasted with stimulation in that it does not directly increase one's energy levels above a normal baseline but instead produces feelings of a wakeful, well-rested and alert state.
Focus enhancement
Focus enhancement can be described as the experience of an increased ability to selectively concentrate on an aspect of the environment while ignoring other things. It can be best characterized by feelings of intense concentration which can allow one to focus on and perform tasks which would otherwise be considered too monotonous, boring, or dull to not get distracted from. This will often synergize with other coinciding effects such as motivation enhancement, thought acceleration, and stimulation. ​
Thought acceleration
Thought acceleration can be described as the mental process of thought being sped up significantly in comparison to that of normal sobriety. When experiencing this effect, it will often feel as if one rapid fire thought after the other is being generated in incredibly quick succession. Thought acceleration will often synergize with other coinciding effects such as analysis enhancement and stimulation in a manner which not only increases the speed of thought, but also signifigantly enhances the sharpness of a person's mental clarity.
Memory enhancement
Memory enhancement can be described as an effect which results in an improved ability to recall and retain memories. The experience of this effect can make it significantly easier for a person to access past memories and recall them at a greater level of detail compared to their sober state. It can also help one retain new information that may then be more easily recalled once the person is no longer under the influence of the substance.
Motivation enhancement
Motivation enhancement can be described as an increased desire to perform tasks and accomplish goals in a productive manner. It can be best characterized as an increased desire to perform tasks, including those that would normally be considered too monotonous or overwhelming to fully commit oneself to. This effect will often synergize with other coinciding effects such as focus enhancement, thought acceleration, and stimulation in a manner which further increases one's productivity.
Emotionality enhancement
Emotionality enhancement can be described as an effect which greatly amplifies and enhances one's current emotional state beyond normal levels. Unlike many other subjective effects such as euphoria or anxiety this effect does not consistently induce specific emotions regardless of a person's current state of mind and mental stability. Instead, it works by amplifying and enhancing the genuine emotions that a person is already feeling prior to ingesting the drug. This causes the effects to be equally capable of manifesting in both a positive and negative direction.
Anxiety supression
Anxiety suppression can be described as the partial to complete suppression of a person’s ability to feel anxiety, nervousness, general unease and negative feelings of psychological tension. The experience of this effect may decrease anxiety-related behaviour such as rumination, muscular tension, panic attacks, and restlessness.
Increased music appreciation
Increased music appreciation can be described as an increased enjoyment of music. When music is listened to within this state, the perceived music and lyrical content may have a profound impact upon its listener.
This experience can give one a sense of hyper-awareness of every sound, lyric, melody and complex layer of noise within a song in addition to an enhanced ability to individually comprehend its multiple layers of noise. The perceived emotional intent of the musician and the meaning of the music may also be felt in a greater level clarity than that which is attainable during everyday sober living.