The Pyrazolopyrimidines are a class of nonbenzodiazepine drugs related (in terms of their effect) to benzodiazepines.

These drugs are intended to induce sleep, and are prescribed for people suffering insomnia.

They include:

• Zaleplon as Sonata ®
• Indiplon ®

Insecticide

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A related use is in pyrazolopyrimidine organothiophosphate insecticides.

Structure

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The molecules are typified by the linked six sided (benzene) and sometimes five sided rings (methylpyrazol).