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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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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.

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