4-hydroxybutanoic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
neurotransmitter
GHB
gptkbp:abused_as recreational drug
date rape drug
gptkbp:actsOn gptkb:GABA-B_receptor
CNS depressant
GHB receptor
prodrug to GABA
gptkbp:antidote none specific
gptkbp:boilingPoint 204 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 591-81-1
gptkbp:category analgesic
neurotransmitter
recreational drug
sedative
prodrug
endogenous compound
hydroxy acid
GABA analog
depressant
short-chain fatty acid
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C4H8O3
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Alexander_Zaytsev
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1874
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 30–60 minutes
gptkbp:foundIn human body
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 4-hydroxybutanoic acid
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:4-hydroxybutanoic_acid
gptkbp:legalStatus controlled substance in many countries
gptkbp:meltingPoint 44 °C
gptkbp:metabolism gptkb:succinic_acid
gptkbp:molecularWeight 104.10 g/mol
gptkbp:otherName GHB
gamma-hydroxybutyric acid
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:GABA
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
dizziness
drowsiness
respiratory depression
unconsciousness
gptkbp:solubility miscible
gptkbp:usedFor analgesic
treatment for narcolepsy
treatment for alcoholism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GHB
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7