Cinepazet is a vasodilator.

Synthesis

The synthesis of Cinepazet is carried out in two steps, starting with 3,4,5-Trimethoyxcinnamic acid reacting with SOCl₂ (thionyl chloride). The product, 3,4,5-Trimethoxycinnamoyl chloride is then reacted with ethyl piperazinoacetate and pyridine.
Raynaud, G.; Pourias, B.; Fauran, F.; Turin, M.; 1977, .