Category Misc

Tolibut

Summary Tolibut, scientifically known as 3-(p-tolyl)-4-aminobutyric acid or β-(4-methylphenyl)-GABA, is a pharmaceutical compound developed in Russia. This substance is categorized as a derivative of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), making it a GABA analog. Specifically, halibut is the 4-methyl variant of phenibut…

Phenibut

Summary Phenibut, available under various brand names such as Anvifen, Fenibut, and Noofen, is a central nervous system depressant known for its anxiolytic properties. It is prescribed to address conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and other related indications. Typically administered orally…

Pagoclone

Summaru Pagoclone, a member of the cyclopyrrolone family, is classified as an anxiolytic agent, sharing its lineage with more familiar drugs like the sleep aid zopiclone. This compound was initially synthesized by a team of French researchers working for Rhone-Poulenc…

Benzylbutylbarbiturate

Summary Benzylbutylbarbiturate, scientifically referred to as 5-benzyl-5-n-butylbarbituric acid, stands as an uncommon instance of a designer drug within the barbiturate class, potentially one of the few of its kind identified in recent times. This substance came to the attention of…

4-Fluorophenibut

Summary 4-Fluorophenibut, which also goes by the developmental code name CGP-11130, is recognized as β-(4-fluorophenyl)-γ-aminobutyric acid or β-(4-fluorophenyl)-GABA. It operates as an agonist for the GABAB receptor, although it never reached the commercial market.In its selectivity, 4-Fluorophenibut demonstrates a preference…

2-Methyl-2-pentanol

Summary 2-Methyl-2-pentanol, also known by its IUPAC name, 2-methylpentan-2-ol, is an organic chemical compound. It finds utility in gas chromatography as an additive for the differentiation of branched compounds, particularly alcohols, due to its unique properties.Moreover, the detection of 2-Methyl-2-pentanol…

tert-Amyl alcohol

Summary Throughout its history, Trichloroethanol (TAA) has served as an anesthetic, as documented in the past. More recently, it has gained notoriety as a recreational drug. TAA primarily functions as a positive allosteric modulator for GABAA receptors, akin to ethanol.…