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4-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt

Catalog No. H833015 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 502-85-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Controlled Substance, -20°C Freezer Chembase ID: 53620

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
sodium 4-hydroxybutanoate
IUPAC Traditional name
sodium gamma hydroxybutyric acid
Synonyms
4-Hydroxybutanoic Acid Sodium Salt
Anetamin Sodium Salt
γ-Hydroxybutyric acid sodium salt
Xyrem
Oxybate Sodium
NSC 84223
GHB

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 502-85-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 149-151°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Controlled Substance, -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
An agonist to both GHB and GABAB neural receptors, exhibiting neurotransmitter-like effects. It has been used as a general anesthetic in treatment for sleep disorders and clinical depression, but also has been identified as a “date rape drug”.

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