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1. Quick Details:
Other Name: γ-Butyrolactone; gamma-Butyrolactone; GHB; Weight Loss Steroids
CAS: 96-48-0
EINECS: 202-509-5
MF: C4H6O2
MW: 86.09
Appearance: hygroscopic colorless liquid
2. Description:
GBL is a common solvent and reagent in chemistry as well as being used as a flavouring, as a cleaning solvent, as a superglue remover, and as a solvent in some wet aluminium electrolytic capacitors. In humans it acts as a prodrug for GHB, and it is used as a recreational intoxicant with effects similar to alcohol.
3. Applications:
Gamma butyrolactone is a chemical. People use it as medicine. Be careful not to confuse gamma butyrolactone (GBL) with gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB).
Despite serious safety concerns and illegality, people take gamma butyrolactone for improving athletic performance, sleep, and sexual performance and pleasure. They also take it for relieving depression and stress, prolonging life, promoting clear thinking, causing relaxation, and releasing growth hormone.
GBL is also used to trim fat and as a body- or muscle-builder. Some people take it as a recreational drug. |