Actually, 1,4 is not covered by the analog act. That act was ruled unconstitutionally vague in Roberts vs. US, NY, on September 9 of this year.
I would guess that if you order 1,4 you will still get some heat, but do your research and you will find that you cannot be prosecuted legally for possession of this substance, as long as you are not intending to consume it or sell it for such purpose.
I agree that 1,4 is a very poor substitute for GHB, and it is far more stressful on the body. GHB actually increases the amount of NaDH in the liver, suggesting that it might help liver function. It is widely believed that it also is good for the kidneys in appropriate doses.
1,4 is easily converted to GHB, by the way...but of course, THAT is illegal.
In fact, MSG (monosodium glutamate) can be converted to GHB in two steps (well, actually one complicated step not really suited for the kitchen).
I was elated to have recently discovered a very easy conversion of GABA to GHB. The yield is low, but that doesn't matter, because I do not actually perform any such conversions, due to the fact that to do so would be illegal. I just thought it was funny that this conversion will most likely become widely known, and I am wondering what the government's reaction to this one will be.
Incidentally, all those visits to the emergency room involving GHB and breathing machines...I doubt that GHB is the actual culprit there. My guess is that there is always another substance involved, generally alcohol. Also, hospitals tend to panic when patients in a GHB induced state of unarousability are admitted. The fact is that only 78 deaths have been attributed to GHB, according to the DEA.
That ain't many.