Basic Info

Common NamePsilocin(F04689)
2D Structure
Description

Psilocin (4-OH-DMT), an aromatic compound, sometimes also spelled psilocine, psilocyn, or psilotsin, is a psychedelic mushroom alkaloid. It is found in most psychedelic mushrooms together with its phosphorylated counterpart psilocybin. Psilocin is a Schedule I drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances. The mind-altering effects of psilocin are highly variable and subjective, but resemble those caused by LSD and mescaline. The effects typically last anywhere from three to eight hours depending on certain variables (such as metabolism, food interaction); however the effects can seem to last much longer due to psilocin's ability to distort the perception of time. Sulfur analogs are known with a benzothienyl replacement as well as 4-SH-DMT. N1-methylpsilocin is a functionally 5-HT2C receptor preferring agonists. 4-fluoro-N,N-dimethyltryptamine is known. O-Acetylpsilocin is an acetylized analog of psilocin, also known as 4-AcO-DMT. Additionally, substitution of a methyl group at the dimethylated nitrogen with an isopropyl or ethyl group yields 4-HO-MIPT (4-Hydroxy-N-Methyl-N-Isopropyltryptamine) and 4-HO-MET (4-Hydroxy-N-Methyl-N-Ethyltryptamine), respectively.

FRCD IDF04689
CAS Number520-53-6
PubChem CID4980
FormulaC12H16N2O
IUPAC Name

3-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-1H-indol-4-ol

InChI Key

SPCIYGNTAMCTRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C12H16N2O/c1-14(2)7-6-9-8-13-10-4-3-5-11(15)12(9)10/h3-5,8,13,15H,6-7H2,1-2H3

Canonical SMILES

CN(C)CCC1=CNC2=C1C(=CC=C2)O

Isomeric SMILES

CN(C)CCC1=CNC2=C1C(=CC=C2)O

WikipediaPsilocin
Synonyms
        
            PSILOCIN
        
            Psilocine
        
            Psilotsin
        
            4-Hydroxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine
        
            520-53-6
        
            Psilocyn
        
            3-[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]-1H-indol-4-ol
        
            3-(2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl)indol-4-ol
        
            N,N-Dimethyl-4-Hydroxytryptamine
        
            UNII-CMS88KUW0G
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Fungal Toxin
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassIndoles and derivatives
SubclassTryptamines and derivatives
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentTryptamines and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
SubstituentsTryptamine - Hydroxyindole - 3-alkylindole - Indole - Alkaloid or derivatives - 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoid - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Aralkylamine - Substituted pyrrole - Benzenoid - Pyrrole - Heteroaromatic compound - Tertiary aliphatic amine - Tertiary amine - Azacycle - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Amine - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as tryptamines and derivatives. These are compounds containing the tryptamine backbone, which is structurally characterized by an indole ring substituted at the 3-position by an ethanamine.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight204.273
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count3
Complexity208
Monoisotopic Mass204.126
Exact Mass204.126
XLogP2.1
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count15
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.9327
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9891
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.5093
P-glycoprotein SubstrateSubstrate0.7158
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9724
Inhibitor0.5433
Renal Organic Cation TransporterInhibitor0.5921
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.6766
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7589
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateSubstrate0.5462
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateSubstrate0.6161
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorInhibitor0.5973
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9025
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5680
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8931
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9011
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.7317
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.7592
Non-inhibitor0.6453
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.6146
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.9602
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.7519
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityLow TPT0.7637
Honey Bee ToxicityLow HBT0.6145
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9928
Acute Oral ToxicityIII0.5942
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.6845

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-1.9601LogS
Caco-2 Permeability0.7054LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity2.5635LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity1.3552pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity0.0799pIGC50, ug/L

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Fungal hallucinogens psilocin, ibotenic acid, and muscimol: analytical methods and biologic activities.Ther Drug Monit2013 Aug23851905

Targets

General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling inhibits adenylate cyclase activity and activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that regulates the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Plays a role in the regulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine release and in the regulation of dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine metabolism. Plays a role in the regulation of dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine levels in the brain, and thereby affects neural activity, mood and behavior. Plays a role in the response to anxiogenic stimuli.
Gene Name:
HTR1A
Uniprot ID:
P08908
Molecular Weight:
46106.335 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Psilocin acts as a partial agonist at the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor in the brain where it mimics the effects of serotonin (5-HT). It is an 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A/2C agonist.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Psilocin. Last Updated 22 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocin
General Function:
Virus receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including mescaline, psilocybin, 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl)-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates phospholipase C and a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Affects neural activity, perception, cognition and mood. Plays a role in the regulation of behavior, including responses to anxiogenic situations and psychoactive substances. Plays a role in intestinal smooth muscle contraction, and may play a role in arterial vasoconstriction.(Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for human JC polyomavirus/JCPyV.
Gene Name:
HTR2A
Uniprot ID:
P28223
Molecular Weight:
52602.58 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Psilocin acts as a partial agonist at the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor in the brain where it mimics the effects of serotonin (5-HT). It is an 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A/2C agonist.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Psilocin. Last Updated 22 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocin
General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Regulates neuronal activity via the activation of short transient receptor potential calcium channels in the brain, and thereby modulates the activation of pro-opiomelacortin neurons and the release of CRH that then regulates the release of corticosterone. Plays a role in the regulation of appetite and eating behavior, responses to anxiogenic stimuli and stress. Plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis.
Gene Name:
HTR2C
Uniprot ID:
P28335
Molecular Weight:
51820.705 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Psilocin acts as a partial agonist at the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor in the brain where it mimics the effects of serotonin (5-HT). It is an 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A/2C agonist.
References
  1. Wikipedia. Psilocin. Last Updated 22 July 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocin