Gamma-Hydroxyvaleric acid

γ-Hydroxyvaleric acid (GHV), also known as 4-methyl-GHB, is a designer drug related to γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB). It is sometimes seen on the grey market as a legal alternative to GHB, but with lower potency and higher toxicity, properties which have tended to limit its recreational use.

γ-Valerolactone (GVL) acts as a prodrug to GHV, analogously to how γ-butyrolactone (GBL) is a prodrug to GHB.

See also

• 1,4-Butanediol (1-4-BD)
• Aceburic acid
• Valerenic acid
• Valeric acid

References

1. Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid
2. Γ-Valerolactone
3. Depressant
4. Autocatalysis
5. GABA receptor agonist
6. GHV
7. GHB receptor
8. C5H10O3
9. GABA analogue
10. Hydroxymethylfurfural
11. Omega hydroxy acid