Compound Monograph
Muscazone
A minor, weakly active compound formed by ultraviolet breakdown of ibotenic acid in fly agaric; of limited pharmacological significance beside the mushroom’s muscimol and ibotenic acid.
Classification
Muscazone is one of the amines & protoalkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Muscazone is one of the amines & protoalkaloids, found in Fly Agaric.