C16H16N2O2
268.31 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateDanger
LYSERGIC ACID
CAS82-58-6EC201-431-9
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Lysergic acid is a naturally occurring compound that serves as a precursor for a wide range of ergoline alkaloids, including those produced by ergot fungi and found in certain plant species. It is an important pharmaceutical intermediate used in the manufacturing of ergoline-based compounds.
Precursor for ergoline alkaloid synthesisPharmaceutical intermediate for research and manufacturing
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CAS 82-58-6
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Safety Reference
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for LYSERGIC ACID (CAS 82-58-6) is 2939.63.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2939.63
EU CN code (8-digit)
2939 63 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(6aR,9R)-7-methyl-6,6a,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-indolo[4,3-fg]quinoline-9-carboxylic acid
InChIKey
ZAGRKAFMISFKIO-QMTHXVAHSA-N
SMILES
CN1C[C@@H](C=C2[C@H]1CC3=CNC4=CC=CC2=C34)C(=O)O
Synonyms (17)
- Methylergometrine Maleate EP Impurity A
- (+)-Lysergic Acid Hydrate
- Acid, Lysergic
- D-Lysergic acid
- DEA No. 7300
- Ergoline Acid
- LYSERGIC ACID