Biosynthesis of mescaline
K. L. Khanna, H. Rosenberg, A.g. Paul
Journal of the Chemical Society D Chemical Communications 1969 DOI: 10.1039/c29690000315 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mescaline |
| Keywords | Phenethylamine Biosynthesis Methylation Stereochemistry Biochemistry |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key points | Proposes that mescaline biosynthesis occurs from 3,4-dihydroxy phenethylamine via m-O-methylation. |
Abstract
A pathway of biosynthesis of mescaline from 3,4-dihydroxy phenethylamine via m-O-methylation is proposed.