lysergic acid

lysergic acid
The d-isomer is a cleavage product of alkaline hydrolysis of ergot alkaloids; occurs as shiny crystals, slightly soluble in water; a psychotomimetic.
- l. amide a psychotomimetic agent present in Rivea corymbosa and Ipomoea tricolor; possesses less hallucinogenic potency than does l. diethylamide. SYN: ergine, lysergamide.
- l. diethylamide (LSD) peripherally, a serotonin antagonist; 1 to 2 μg per kg induces hallucinatory states of a visual rather than auditory nature; its use may precipitate psychoses; it has been occasionally used in the treatment of chronic alcoholism and psychotic disorders. SYN: lysergide.
- l. monoethylamide a psychotomimetic agent present in Rivea corymbosa and Ipomoea tricolor; possesses less hallucinatory potency than does l. diethylamide.

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ly·ser·gic acid lə-.sər-jik-, (.)lī- n a crystalline acid C16H16N2O2 that is an ergotic alkaloid also LSD

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ly·ser·gic ac·id (li-surґjik) a constituent of the ergot alkaloids obtained by hydrolysis.

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  • lysergic acid — [lī sʉr′jik] n. [< LYSI + ERG(OT) + IC] a monobasic acid, C16H16N2O2, extracted from ergot alkaloids or synthesized: see LSD …   English World dictionary

  • lysergic acid — [lʌɪ sə:dʒɪk] noun Chemistry a crystalline compound prepared from natural ergot alkaloids or synthetically, from which the drug LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) can be made. Origin 1930s: lysergic from (hydro)lys(is) + erg(ot) + ic …   English new terms dictionary

  • lysergic acid — n. a crystalline acid extracted from ergot or prepared synthetically. Phrases and idioms: lysergic acid diethylamide a powerful hallucinogenic drug. Usage: Abbr.: LSD. Etymology: hydro lysis + ergot + IC …   Useful english dictionary

  • lysergic acid — lizergo rūgštis statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Tetraciklinis indolo darinys, skalsiagrybio (Claviceps purpurea) alkaloidas. formulė C₁₆H₁₆N₂O₂ atitikmenys: angl. lysergic acid rus. лизергиновая кислота …   Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

  • Lysergic acid hydroxyethylamide — Systematic (IUPAC) name 9,10 didehydro N (1 hydroxyethyl) 6 methylergoline 8 carboxamide Clinical data …   Wikipedia

  • lysergic acid diethylamide (lsd) and hallucinations —    Lysergic acid diethylamide is known under many names, including LSD, LSD 25, and acid. It is usually classified as a semi synthetic psychedelic substance of the family of ergot alkaloids, as a hallucinogen or an entheogen. The ergo tamine… …   Dictionary of Hallucinations

  • lysergic acid di|eth|yl|am|ide — «dy EHTH uh LAM yd», a hallucinogenic compound of lysergic acid that produces temporary symptoms of schizophrenia. It is a derivative of an acid obtained from ergot. Formula: C20H25N3O Abbr: LSD (no periods) …   Useful english dictionary

  • lysergic acid diethylamide — lysergic acid diethylamide. См. ЛСД. (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) …   Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.

  • lysergic acid amide — n an ergotic alkaloid C16H17N3O with psychotomimetic properties less potent than those of LSD …   Medical dictionary

  • lysergic acid diethylamide — lysergic acid di·eth·yl·am·ide .dī .eth ə lam .īd n LSD * * * (LSD) a synthetic ergot alkaloid with psychotomimetic properties and both sympathomimetic and serotoninergic blocking effects; it counteracts barbiturates and is counteracted by… …   Medical dictionary

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