This information is freely given to anyone wishing to make powdered GHB. A number of
other methods can be found on the Web, but this is probably the most
straightforward. .
Wear gloves and safety glasses at all times. If any of the reagents or
intermediates contacts the skin, wash well with cold water.
For step 3, use electric oven only. In a gas oven, the pilot light may ignite
alcohol fumes, causing fire hazard.
1. 60 grams of NaOH or 86 grams of KOH
2. 120 ml of gamma butyrolactone
3. 1000 ml of pure ethanol
These quantities are not fixed - use more or less as needed, but keep the
proportions the same. The NaOH/KOH can be dissolved in less ethanol, but these
proportions make the process easier and faster.
The ethanol must be pure (no water in it) - don't use vodka. GHB will not
crystalize if there is water in the solution. Denatured ethanol can also be
used, but be sure to let it completely evaporate before ingesting it. Methanol
can also be used, but this is toxic, and excess must be removed before
ingestion. If methanol is used, only 500ml is required, but be sure all the
methanol is evaporated before ingesting it (check there is no methanol odor
left).
1. Screw cap bottle larger than 1000ml; if you choose plastic use HDPE, (it
will be clearly marked on the bottom)
2. Glass container at least 1200 ml. in volume.
3. Coffee filter papers (2)
1. Dissolve the NaOH in the ethanol - place the ethanol in the screw cap
bottle and add the NaOH. Shake and allow to stand until cool. Continue until all
the NaOH has dissolved. Be sure to release the cap frequently to release
pressure.
2. When all the NaOH has dissolved (this can take an hour of shaking and
waiting) pour it into the glass pot and add the gamma-butyrolactone. A
precipitate (this is the GHB) will form. Allow to stand for an hour.
3. After allowing it to stand, filter the product through the 2 coffee filters
(placed inside each other), collecting the precipitate. Dry the precipitate by
placing it in an oven on the lowest setting for 24 hours. Use electric
oven only! In a gas oven, the pilot light may ignite alcohol fumes, causing fire
hazard.
4. You can keep it in the powdered form (keep it in an airtight bag since it is
hygroscopic and will absorb water from the atmosphere). Alternatively dissolve
it in 750 ml of water; this will give a solution containing about 1g of GHB per
teaspoon. Don't ingest the neat solution in case there is unreacted NaOH which
can burn the skin - mix it in 1/2 cup of water of fruit juice. It's easier to
measure when it's liquid. A small difference in the dosage maked the experience
much different.