Bioactivity | Phenibut (β-Phenyl-GABA) hydrochloride is an orally active GABA-B agonist[1]. Phenibut hydrochloride acts as a GABA-mimetic, primarily at GABAB receptors. Phenibut hydrochloride has anxiolytic and nootropic (cognition enhancing) effects[2]. |
Target | GABA-B |
Invitro | Phenibut hydrochloride is a neuropsychotropic agent. Phenibut hydrochloride also stimulates dopamine receptors and antagonizes β-phenethylamine (PEA), a putative endogenous anxiogenic[2]. |
Name | Phenibut hydrochloride |
CAS | 3060-41-1 |
Formula | C10H14ClNO2 |
Molar Mass | 215.68 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Ahuja T, et al. Phenibut (β-Phenyl-γ-aminobutyric Acid) Dependence and Management of Withdrawal: EmergingNootropics of Abuse. Case Rep Psychiatry. 2018 Apr 30;2018:9864285. [2]. Lapin I. Phenibut (beta-phenyl-GABA): a tranquilizer and nootropic drug. CNS Drug Rev. 2001 Winter;7(4):471-81. |