Subtype-selective GABAA receptor partial agonist. Selectively binds to α1, α2, α3 and α5 subunits (Ki values are 0.79, 0.67, 0.67 and 2.25 nM respectively) but displays no efficacy at α1 (α1-sparing). Exhibits non-sedative anxiolytic, antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.