Monthly Archives: January 2014

Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) is a colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a wide range of legitimate industrial uses—from solvents and cleaning agents to chemical intermediates in pharmaceuticals and polymers. However, GBL has a darker side: when ingested, the body converts it into gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a controlled substance with sedative and euphoric effects. This dual-use nature makes GBL a […]