Category GHB analogues

γ-Valerolactone

Summary γ-Valerolactone, often abbreviated as GVL, represents an organic compound characterized by the chemical formula C5H8O2. This clear, colourless liquid ranks among the more prevalent lactones. Although GVL possesses chirality, it is commonly employed in its racemic form. It can…

gamma-Hydroxyvaleric acid

Summary Gamma-hydroxyvaleric acid (GHV), also referred to as 4-methyl-GHB, is a synthetic substance classified as a designer drug closely related to gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB). Occasionally, it appears on the grey market as a legal substitute for GHB. However, it is…

gamma-Butyrolactone

Summary Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), also known as γ-butyrolactone, is a colourless liquid that readily absorbs moisture from the air and has a faint, distinct odour. This compound represents the simplest form of a four-carbon lactone. Its primary application lies in serving…

1,4-Butanediol

Summary Butane-1,4-diol, distinct from 1,3-butanediol, represents primary alcohol and an organic compound identified by the chemical formula HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH. This substance is a clear and thick liquid, comprising one of the four enduring isomeric forms of butanediol. Identifiers CAS Number 110-63-4 …