Synthesis of Baeocystin, a natural Psilocybin Analogue
Rudolf Brenneisen, Stefan Borner, Nelly Peter‐oesch, U. P. Schlunegger
Archiv der Pharmazie January 1, 1988 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.19883210812 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractBaeocystin, a naturally occurring psilocybin-related alkaloid, was synthesized from 2-methyl-3-nitrophenol. The synthetic product's spectral data (UV, IR, NMR, and mass spectrometry) matched those of baeocystin isolated from the mushroom Psilocybe semilanceata, confirming the compound's identity.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Chemical synthesis and characterization Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Stereochemistry Hallucinogen |
| Citations | 8 |
| Key finding | Baeocystin was successfully synthesized and its spectral data matched that of the natural compound from Psilocybe semilanceata. |
Abstract
Abstract Baeocystin ( 7 ) (4‐phosphoryloxy‐N‐methyltryptamine) has been synthesized starting from 2‐methyl‐3‐nitrophenol ( 1 ). The spectral data (UV, IR, 1 H‐, 31 P‐, 13 C‐NMR, MS) are identical with those of 7 isolated from Psilocybe semilanceata .