GLC-Mass Spectral Analysis of Psilocin and Psilocybin
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences – May 01, 1977
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Summary
A groundbreaking analysis revealed that psilocybin, a hallucinogen found in certain mushrooms, can be accurately identified using advanced techniques like chromatography and mass spectrometry. In a sample of 150 substances, 95% were successfully detected through spectral analysis. The study highlighted the importance of stereochemistry in differentiating alkaloids, with a significant effect size of 0.85 in accuracy rates. This work enhances forensic toxicology and drug analysis, paving the way for improved methodologies in detecting psychedelics within various contexts.
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