gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/gamma-Hydroxybutyric_acid
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
neurotransmitter
central nervous system depressant
gptkbp:abusePotential high
gptkbp:actsOn GHB receptor agonist
GABA_B receptor agonist
gptkbp:ATCCode N07XX01
gptkbp:boilingPoint 204 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 591-81-1
gptkbp:category analgesic
sedative
euphoriant
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C4H8O3
gptkbp:density 1.26 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Alexander_Zaytsev
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1874
gptkbp:excretion kidneys
gptkbp:foundIn human body
gptkbp:halfLife 30–60 minutes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:4-hydroxybutanoic_acid
gptkbp:KEGGID C01026
gptkbp:legalStatus Class C drug (UK)
Schedule I controlled substance (US, non-medical)
Schedule III controlled substance (US, medical)
gptkbp:medicalUse treatment of narcolepsy
treatment of cataplexy
gptkbp:meltingPoint 98 °C
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D006111
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 104.10 g/mol
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:gamma-aminobutyric_acid_(GABA)
gptkbp:produced_endogenously yes
gptkbp:PubChem_CID gptkb:CHEMBL1082
CHEBI:16865
3032174
DB01440
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
dizziness
drowsiness
respiratory depression
gptkbp:synonym GHB
sodium oxybate (as sodium salt)
gptkbp:UNII W3K6FJ2Z5X
gptkbp:used_in_brand_name gptkb:Xyrem
gptkb:Xywav
gptkbp:usedFor recreational drug
date rape drug
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GHB
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7