Product name:γ-Hydroxybutyric acid
CAS:591-81-1
Molecular Formula:C4H8O3
Molecular Weight:104.10g/mol
Description:γ-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), also known as 4-hydroxybutanoic acid and sodium oxybate (INN) when used for medicinal purposes,is a naturally occurring substance found in the central nervous system, wine, beef, small citrus fruits, and almost all animals in small amounts.It is also categorized as an illegal drug in many countries.It has been used in a medical setting as a general anesthetic, to treat conditions such as insomnia, clinical depression, narcolepsy, and alcoholism, and to improve athletic performance.