Related Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2023

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

7. Related Party Transactions

Dr. Arnold S. Lippa and Jeff E. Margolis, officers and directors of RespireRx since March 22, 2013, have indirect ownership and managing membership interests in Aurora Capital LLC (“Aurora”) through interests held in its members, and Jeff. E. Margolis is also an officer of Aurora. Aurora, was a boutique investment banking firm specializing in the life sciences sector that ceased its securities related activities in April 2021 and withdrew its membership with FINRA and its registration with the SEC in July 2021. Although Aurora has not provided services to RespireRx during the six-months ended June 30, 2023 or the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, Aurora had previously provided services to RespireRx and there remains $96,000 owed to Aurora by RespireRx which amount is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses as June 30, 2023.

A description of advances and notes payable to officers and affiliates is provided at Note 4. Notes Payable.