A Technique for the Rapid Isolation and Identification of Psilocin from Psilocin/Psilocybin-Containing Mushrooms
Journal of Forensic Sciences July 1, 1985 DOI: 10.1520/jfs11028j via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA method enables rapid isolation and identification of psilocin from mushrooms that contain psilocin and psilocybin. The technique exploits differences in solubility in butyl chloride between psilocin and other mushroom constituents, allowing psilocin to be separated in pure form easily.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Method development Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Chemistry Isolation microbiology Chromatography |
| Citations | 8 |
| Key finding | Psilocin can be rapidly isolated in pure form from psilocin/psilocybin-containing mushrooms using butyl chloride based on solubility differences. |
Abstract
Abstract A method has been developed for the rapid isolation and identification of psilocin from psilocin/psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Based on the difference in the solubility properties in butyl chloride of psilocin and other constituents present in psilocin/psilocybin-containing mushrooms, psilocin was easily separated in pure form.