| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
psilocybine | [CAS]
520-52-5 | [Synonyms]
Cy 39
Indocybin
Psilocine Phosphate
4-Phosphoryl-N,N-dimethyltryptamine
O-Phosphoryl-4-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine
3-[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]-1H-indol-4-yl phosphate
INDOL-4-OL,3-(2-DIMETHYLAMINO)ETHYL)-DIHYDROGENPHOSPHATE
3-(2-Dimethylaminoethyl)-1H-indol-4-ol dihydrogen phosphate
[3-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-1H-indol-4-yl] dihydrogen phosphate
1H-Indol-4-ol, 3-[2-(diMethylaMino)ethyl]-, 4-(dihydrogen phosphate)
3-[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]-1H-indol-4-ol 4-Dihydrogen Phosphate Ester | [EINECS(EC#)]
208-294-4 | [Molecular Formula]
C12H17N2O4P | [MDL Number]
MFCD01310431 | [MOL File]
520-52-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
284.25 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Definition]
An indole derivative. An alkaloid from certain
mushrooms; hallucinogenic drug.
| [Appearance]
Crystallin Solid | [Melting point ]
220-2280C | [Boiling point ]
523.4±60.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.409±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [Fp ]
2℃ | [storage temp. ]
−20°C | [form ]
solid | [pka]
1.25±0.30(Predicted) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Crystallin Solid | [Uses]
The major of two hallucinogenic components of Teonanacatl, the sacred mushroom of Mexico, the other component being psilocin. Psychomimetic.
Controlled substance (hallucinogen).
| [Description]
The intentional ingestion of hallucinogenic mushrooms by
Mesoamerican natives dates back centuries. Early European
explorers documented the Mayan and Aztec symbolism
depicting the use of mushroom during spiritual ceremonies.
Albert Hofmann first synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide
(LSD) from psilocybin extracted from mushrooms. During the
1960s and 1970s, researchers conducted experiments on the
utility of psilocybin for psychotherapy before drug laws curbed
its use. Psilocybin is described as an entheogen, a substance
used to raise spiritual consciousness. Today most countries
have outlawed psilocybin possession; however, widespread
illicit use continues. |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [RIDADR ]
1544 | [WGK Germany ]
1 | [RTECS ]
NM3150000 | [HazardClass ]
6.1(b) | [PackingGroup ]
III | [Safety Profile]
Poison by intravenous
route. Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal
route. Human systemic effects by ingestion
and intraperitoneal routes: euphoria,
hallucinations, toxic psychosis, muscle
weakness, nausea or vomiting, visual field
changes. Mutation data reported. When
heated to decomposition it emits very toxic
fumes of NOx and POx. | [Hazardous Substances Data]
520-52-5(Hazardous Substances Data) | [Toxicity]
LD50 in mice, rats, rabbits (mg/kg): 285, 280, 12.5 i.v. (Usdin, Efron) |
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