Total synthesis of the hallucinogenic neoclerodane diterpenoid salvinorin A.
Organic letters April 3, 2008 Masato Nozawa, Yuhki Suka, Takashi Hoshi et al. 63 citations
A potent hallucinogen, Salvinorin A, recognized for its unique effects on the brain, has been successfully created in the lab. Scientists achieved its total synthesis in 20 precise steps, starting from a foundational chemical compound. This significant accomplishment offers a controlled method to produce this intricate molecule, enabling deeper understanding and diverse applications.