PSILOCYBIN
- CAS No.
- Chemical Name:
- PSILOCYBIN
- Synonyms
- PSILOCYBIN;PSILOCYBINE
- CBNumber:
- CB6250292
- Molecular Formula:
- C12H17N2O4P
- Molecular Weight:
- 284.25
- MDL Number:
- MFCD01310431
- MOL File:
- Mol file
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms | psilocybin; psilocybine |
|---|---|
| FDA UNII | 2RV7212BP0 |
| NCI Drug Dictionary | psilocybine |
PSILOCYBIN Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Definition
psilocybin: A hallucinogen, similarin effect to psimescaline, found incertain species of mushroom. It is accompaniedby a related, more active,compound psilocin. Both are classifiedas class A drugs in the UK. Theycan be detected by the Marquis testor the Froehde test.
General Description
Psilocybin is the phosphoric acid ester of psilocin and appearsto be converted to psilocin as the active species invivo. It occurs in a mushroom, Psilocybe mexicana. Bothdrugs are active orally, with a short duration of action.
Synthetic α-methyl–substituted relatives have a muchlonger duration of action and enhanced oral potency.Thissuggests that psilocin is metabolized by MAOs.
PSILOCYBIN Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
PSILOCYBIN
PSILOCYBINE