Biosynthesis of mescaline
K. L. Khanna, H. Rosenberg, A.g. Paul
Journal of the Chemical Society D Chemical Communications January 1, 1969 DOI: 10.1039/c29690000315 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA proposed biosynthetic pathway suggests that mescaline is produced from 3,4-dihydroxy phenethylamine through m-O-methylation, a chemical modification that adds methyl groups to specific oxygen atoms. This outlines a potential natural route for the formation of the psychoactive compound.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mescaline |
| Keywords | Phenethylamine Biosynthesis Methylation Stereochemistry |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key finding | 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.