A Technique for the Rapid Isolation and Identification of Psilocin from Psilocin/Psilocybin-Containing Mushrooms

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ISSN: 0022-1198
Published Online: 1 July 1985
Page Count: 11

A Technique for the Rapid Isolation and Identification of Psilocin from Psilocin/Psilocybin-Containing Mushrooms
Lee, RE
member of the technical staff, Rockwell International, CA

(Received 28 September 1984; accepted 19 November 1984)

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.

Keywords:
toxicology, psilocin, psilocybin, solubility

Paper ID: JFS11028J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11028J
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