GHB (Gamma HydroxyButyrate)

Price range: €310.00 through €2,100.00

Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant used medicinally, but with a high abuse potential. Medically, it is prescribed for treatment of narcolepsy (under the name Xyrem®) and sometimes for alcohol dependence. Recreationally, it is taken for its effects euphoriants and sedativesbut it is also known as the “date rape drug”

Formula: C4H8O3

Classification: Hydroxybutyrates

Other names: γ-Hydroxybutyric acid; γ-Hydroxybutyrate; GHB

Onset of action: Within 5–15 min

Metabolism: 95%, mainly liver, also in blood and tissues

Elimination half-life: 30–60 minutes

IUPAC ID: 4-Hydroxybutanoic acid, Sodium 4-hydroxybutanoate