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GHB sodium salt solution

1.0 mg/mL in methanol (as salt), ampule of 1 mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant®

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxybutyric acid sodium salt solution

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H7NaO3
CAS Number:
502-85-2
Molecular Weight:
126.09
EC Number:
200-659-6
MDL number:
MFCD00004402
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

certified reference material

form

liquid

feature

Snap-N-Spike®/Snap-N-Shoot®

packaging

ampule of 1 mL

manufacturer/tradename

Cerilliant®

drug control

Narcotic Licence Schedule A (Switzerland); psicótropo (Spain); Decreto Lei 15/93: Tabela IIA (Portugal)

concentration

1.0 mg/mL in methanol (as salt)

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable
liquid chromatography (LC): suitable

application(s)

forensics and toxicology

format

single component solution

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OCCCC([O-])=O.[Na+]

InChI

1S/C4H8O3/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7/h5H,1-3H2,(H,6,7)/p-1

InChI key

SJZRECIVHVDYJC-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

GHB, or γ-hydroxybutyrate, is a central nervous system depressant sold under the brand name Xyrem® and used medically to treat narcolepsy, excessive daytime sleepiness and in rare circumstances, alcoholism. GHB is also used recreationally as an intoxicant and date rape drug. Its many street names include “GBH”, “Liquid X”, “G”, “Juice”, and “Mils”.

Application


  • GHB sodium salt in sleep disorder research: A study on nocturnal sodium oxybate, a form of GHB sodium salt, revealed an increase in the anterior cingulate cortex magnetic resonance glutamate signal upon awakening, suggesting its potential application in modulating brain function in sleep research (Dornbierer et al., 2023).

  • Investigation of GHB Na+ in alcohol-addiction treatment: Research focusing on the effect of the sodium salt of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) for alcohol-addiction treatment, it is effective in maintaining abstinence, with less craving for alcohol and lower rates of relapse (Frisoni et al., 2023).

  • Gamma-hydroxybutyrate sodium for in vitro biochemical assays: A detailed study on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in rats perturbed by alcohol, offers a model for in vitro studies examining GHB′s biochemical behavior and interaction with alcohol (Kim et al., 2023).

Legal Information

CERILLIANT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Snap-N-Shoot is a registered trademark of Cerilliant Corporation
Snap-N-Spike is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Xyrem is a registered trademark of JPI Commercial, LLC

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

49.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

9.7 °C - closed cup

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Robert Neijzen et al.
European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 47(5), 801-803 (2012-09-29)
Intoxications with gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) are occurring more frequently. Patients are primarily treated symptomatically. The use of activated charcoal (AC) has been suggested in several guidelines and in literature, although the clinical value of AC in GHB intoxication is a matter
Anna Krajewska et al.
Przeglad lekarski, 69(8), 544-547 (2012-12-19)
Gammabutyrolactone is included in the solvent such as wheel cleaners, pesticides, cosmetics, drugs. After ingestion GBL is converted to gamma-hydroxybutyrate. Both substances are classified as so called "club drugs" and their action is characterized by euphoria, sedation, and induction of
γ-Hydroxybutyrate toxicity mimicking basilar artery stroke.
N S N Graham et al.
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005), 73(7), 412-413 (2012-08-10)
When true enough is not good enough.
Nature medicine, 19(1), 1-1 (2013-01-09)
The limits of free speech.
Nature, 492(7429), 311-311 (2013-01-03)
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