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 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Method development Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Isolation microbiology Chromatography |
| Citations | 8 |
| Key points | 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.