Question

What is the chemical class of Zaleplon?

• A. Imidobenzene
• B. Imidopyrimidine
• C. Pyrazolopyrimidine
• D. Cycloppyrolone

Hint:

Zaleplon is often used for short-term insomnia treatment due to its rapid onset and short duration of action.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Zaleplon is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia. It belongs to the chemical class of pyrazolopyrimidines, characterized by a pyrazole ring fused to a pyrimidine ring in its structure. This class is distinct from imidopyrimidines, imidobenzenes, or cyclopyrrolones, which have different ring systems and are not associated with Zaleplon's structure.
Thus, the correct answer is Pyrazolopyrimidine.