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.