Lysergol

Lysergol is an alkaloid of the ergoline family that occurs as a minor constituent in some species of fungi (most within Claviceps), and in the morning glory family of plants (Convolvulaceae), including the hallucinogenic seeds of Riveacorymbosa (ololiuhqui), Argyreia nervosa (Hawaiian baby woodrose) and Ipomoea hederacea. Lysergol is a starting material for the synthesis of the anti-Parkinson drug – Cabergoline, and an intermediate in the manufacture of ergoloid medicine -Nicergoline. Lysergol is chemically described as [(6aR,9R)-7-Methyl-4,6,6a,7,8,9-hexahydroindolo[4,3-fg]quinolin-9-yl]methanol. Its molecular formula is C₁₆H₁₈N₂O, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 254.33. Lysergol is off-white to pale brown fine powder. Its melting point is >183°C (dec.)