The potential energy surface of the neutral form of gamma-aminobutyric acid was investigated by means of ab-initio 4-31G SCF calculations. Geometries, energies, and selected wave numbers of al 62 symmetry unique local minima are reported. Intramolecular interactions and all reactions, which involve the intramolecular hydrogen bond, are discussed and compared with those present in the homologues beta-alanine and glycine.