Bioactivity | Phenibut (β-Phenyl-GABA) is a GABA-B agonist[1]. Phenibut acts as a GABA-mimetic, primarily at GABAB receptors. Phenibut has anxiolytic and nootropic (cognition enhancing) effects[2]. |
Target | GABA-B |
Invitro | Phenibut is a neuropsychotropic agent. Phenibut also stimulates dopamine receptors and antagonizes β-phenethylamine (PEA), a putative endogenous anxiogenic[2]. |
Name | Phenibut |
CAS | 1078-21-3 |
Formula | C10H13NO2 |
Molar Mass | 179.22 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
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. |