Phenibut is a non-prescription pharmaceutical compound derived from GABA with an added phenyl group. This modification, discovered by Russian researchers as 4-Amino-3-Phenylbutyric Acid, enhances its ability to cross into the nervous system and penetrate the blood-brain barrier. As a GABA derivative, Phenibut functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, effectively increasing GABA levels in the brain.
Phenibut HCl (Hydrochloride) is the salt form of Phenibut, offering improved stability and solubility for supplement applications. The compound appears as a white crystalline powder with a distinctly sour taste, readily soluble in water and alcohol. A 2.5% water solution has a pH between 2.3 and 2.7.
Product Name | Phenibut HCl |
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Test Method | HPLC |
Appearance | White Powder |
Specification | 99% |
MOQ | 1kg |
Phenibut has several potential applications, though its use requires caution due to possible dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal effects: