1cP-LSD
1-cyclopropanoyl-lysergic acid diethylamide
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Value Provenance
Dosing
oraltrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 15 µg | 15 µg | medium |
| Low | 25–75 µg | 25–75 µg | medium |
| Common | 75–150 µg | 75–150 µg | medium |
| Strong | 150–300 µg | 150–300 µg | medium |
| Heavy | 300+ µg | 300+ µg | medium |
| Editorial | Dose ranges from PsychonautWiki community consensus, consistent with LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: effects from 25 µg, ceiling for positive effects ~100 µg, ego dissolution increasing at 200 µg). Values assume near-complete prodrug conversion to LSD based on 1P-LSD human PK data (Grumann et al. 2020). No direct 1cP-LSD dose-response study exists. | ||
ReasoningReasoningDose ranges from PsychonautWiki community consensus, consistent with LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: effects from 25 µg, ceiling for positive effects ~100 µg, ego dissolution increasing at 200 µg). Values assume near-complete prodrug conversion to LSD based on 1P-LSD human PK data (Grumann et al. 2020). No direct 1cP-LSD dose-response study exists. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
Duration
oral
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsettrace | 20–60 minutes | 20–60 minutes | medium |
| Editorial | Onset 20-60 min from PsychonautWiki community consensus. Slightly delayed vs direct LSD (15-45 min) due to prodrug hydrolysis step, consistent with class mechanism. | ||
ReasoningReasoningOnset 20-60 min from PsychonautWiki community consensus. Slightly delayed vs direct LSD (15-45 min) due to prodrug hydrolysis step, consistent with class mechanism. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Come uptrace | 30–60 minutes | 30–60 minutes | medium |
| Editorial | Come-up duration from PsychonautWiki community reports. Consistent with LSD pharmacokinetics (Tmax 1.5-2h per Holze et al. 2021). | ||
ReasoningReasoningCome-up duration from PsychonautWiki community reports. Consistent with LSD pharmacokinetics (Tmax 1.5-2h per Holze et al. 2021). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Peaktrace | 3–4 hours | 3–4 hours | medium |
| Editorial | Peak duration from community consensus. Consistent with LSD dose-response data showing sustained peak effects. | ||
ReasoningReasoningPeak duration from community consensus. Consistent with LSD dose-response data showing sustained peak effects. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Offsettrace | 2–4 hours | 2–4 hours | medium |
| Editorial | Offset/comedown duration from community reports. LSD subjective effects decline gradually after peak due to slow receptor dissociation kinetics (Wacker et al. 2017). | ||
ReasoningReasoningOffset/comedown duration from community reports. LSD subjective effects decline gradually after peak due to slow receptor dissociation kinetics (Wacker et al. 2017). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| After effectstrace | 6–24 hours | 6–24 hours | medium |
| Editorial | Aftereffects 6-24h from PsychonautWiki. Schmid 2018 documented long-lasting subjective effects of LSD. Residual mood changes and mild perceptual sensitivity persist beyond the main experience. | ||
ReasoningReasoningAftereffects 6-24h from PsychonautWiki. Schmid 2018 documented long-lasting subjective effects of LSD. Residual mood changes and mild perceptual sensitivity persist beyond the main experience. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Totaltrace | 8–12 hours | 8–12 hours | medium |
| Editorial | Total subjective duration 8-12h from PsychonautWiki, consistent with Holze et al. 2021 LSD data (6.7-11h at 25-200 µg). Community range slightly wider to account for prodrug onset delay and high-dose extended duration. | ||
ReasoningReasoningTotal subjective duration 8-12h from PsychonautWiki, consistent with Holze et al. 2021 LSD data (6.7-11h at 25-200 µg). Community range slightly wider to account for prodrug onset delay and high-dose extended duration. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
Safety
Toxicity Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute | negligible | negligible | low |
| Chronic | negligible | negligible | low |
| Organs Affected | cardiovascular | cardiovascular | low |
| Editorial | Classified as negligible (applying evidence discount): no substance-specific experimental toxicity data exist. The sole assessment is in silico (Jurowski et al. 2026) with conflicting predictions across platforms. LSD — the active metabolite — has negligible acute toxicity established by decades of human data and clinical trials. Cardiovascular listed due to transient dose-dependent hypertension/tachycardia documented for LSD (Holze et al. 2021). Confidence low because all assessment is by structural analogy to LSD. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClassified as negligible (applying evidence discount): no substance-specific experimental toxicity data exist. The sole assessment is in silico (Jurowski et al. 2026) with conflicting predictions across platforms. LSD — the active metabolite — has negligible acute toxicity established by decades of human data and clinical trials. Cardiovascular listed due to transient dose-dependent hypertension/tachycardia documented for LSD (Holze et al. 2021). Confidence low because all assessment is by structural analogy to LSD. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Dependence Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | none | none | medium |
| Psychological | negligible | negligible | medium |
| Compulsive Redosing | negligible | negligible | medium |
| Dose Escalation | negligible | negligible | medium |
| Editorial | Dependence profile inferred from LSD class data (Inserra et al. 2021). LSD has well-established negligible dependence liability. Rapid 5-HT₂A tolerance (de la Fuente Revenga et al. 2022) inherently limits dose escalation. No withdrawal documented. Confidence medium because the class mechanism is well-characterized even though 1cP-LSD-specific data are absent. | ||
ReasoningReasoningDependence profile inferred from LSD class data (Inserra et al. 2021). LSD has well-established negligible dependence liability. Rapid 5-HT₂A tolerance (de la Fuente Revenga et al. 2022) inherently limits dose escalation. No withdrawal documented. Confidence medium because the class mechanism is well-characterized even though 1cP-LSD-specific data are absent. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Withdrawal Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity | none | none | medium |
| Symptoms | — | — | medium |
| Fatal | No | No | medium |
| Medical Supervision | Not required | Not required | medium |
| Editorial | No withdrawal syndrome documented for LSD or any N1-acylated LSD prodrug. Class-level evidence is consistent: serotonergic psychedelics do not produce physical dependence or withdrawal. | ||
ReasoningReasoningNo withdrawal syndrome documented for LSD or any N1-acylated LSD prodrug. Class-level evidence is consistent: serotonergic psychedelics do not produce physical dependence or withdrawal. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Tolerance Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildup | rapid | rapid | medium |
| Half-life | 6 days | 6 days | medium |
| Full Reset | 14 days | 14 days | medium |
| Cross-tolerances | LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, DMT, 1P-LSD, 1V-LSD, 1B-LSD | LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, DMT, 1P-LSD, 1V-LSD, 1B-LSD | medium |
| Editorial | Tolerance mechanism well-characterized for LSD class: 5-HT₂A downregulation confirmed by Buckholtz et al. 1990 and de la Fuente Revenga et al. 2022. Timeline values (half-life 6 days, full reset 14 days) from community consensus consistent with animal receptor resensitization data. Applied to 1cP-LSD via confirmed prodrug mechanism. | ||
ReasoningReasoningTolerance mechanism well-characterized for LSD class: 5-HT₂A downregulation confirmed by Buckholtz et al. 1990 and de la Fuente Revenga et al. 2022. Timeline values (half-life 6 days, full reset 14 days) from community consensus consistent with animal receptor resensitization data. Applied to 1cP-LSD via confirmed prodrug mechanism. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Effects & Profile
Contraindications
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| psychiatric psychotic disorderstrace | absolute | absolute | high |
| Editorial | Class-level contraindication from LSD pharmacology (Inserra et al. 2021). Well-established in clinical psychedelic literature. Applicable to 1cP-LSD via confirmed prodrug mechanism. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level contraindication from LSD pharmacology (Inserra et al. 2021). Well-established in clinical psychedelic literature. Applicable to 1cP-LSD via confirmed prodrug mechanism. | |||
| psychiatric bipolar disordertrace | relative | relative | medium |
| Editorial | Class-level inference from LSD clinical trial exclusion criteria and clinical pharmacology. No specific case series for 1cP-LSD. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level inference from LSD clinical trial exclusion criteria and clinical pharmacology. No specific case series for 1cP-LSD. | |||
| neurological epilepsytrace | relative | relative | low |
| Editorial | Class-level inference. LSD effects taxonomy includes seizure threshold reduction. No controlled data quantify the risk for 1cP-LSD specifically. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level inference. LSD effects taxonomy includes seizure threshold reduction. No controlled data quantify the risk for 1cP-LSD specifically. | |||
| cardiovascular severe cardiovascular diseasetrace | relative | relative | medium |
| Editorial | LSD cardiovascular effects documented by Holze et al. 2021 (dose-dependent HR and BP increases). Ergoline vasoconstriction well-characterized. Applicable via prodrug mechanism. | ||
ReasoningReasoningLSD cardiovascular effects documented by Holze et al. 2021 (dose-dependent HR and BP increases). Ergoline vasoconstriction well-characterized. Applicable via prodrug mechanism. | |||
| pregnancy breastfeeding pregnancytrace | absolute | absolute | medium |
| Editorial | Precautionary principle. No reproductive safety data for 1cP-LSD or LSD in humans. Ergoline pharmacology raises theoretical concern. | ||
ReasoningReasoningPrecautionary principle. No reproductive safety data for 1cP-LSD or LSD in humans. Ergoline pharmacology raises theoretical concern. | |||
| age adolescencetrace | relative | relative | medium |
| Editorial | Mori-Kreiner et al. 2025 documented HPPD in a 16-year-old. Adolescent vulnerability to LSD-class perceptual disturbances is a recognized clinical concern. | ||
ReasoningReasoningMori-Kreiner et al. 2025 documented HPPD in a 16-year-old. Adolescent vulnerability to LSD-class perceptual disturbances is a recognized clinical concern. | |||
| other lithiumtrace | absolute | absolute | low |
| Editorial | Widely recognized dangerous interaction in harm reduction literature. No PubMed-indexed controlled evidence retrieved but the interaction is consistently reported. Included as absolute contraindication with safety-first approach. | ||
ReasoningReasoningWidely recognized dangerous interaction in harm reduction literature. No PubMed-indexed controlled evidence retrieved but the interaction is consistently reported. Included as absolute contraindication with safety-first approach. | |||
Timeline Phases
oral
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsettrace | 1200–3600 sec(i=0.05) | 1200–3600 sec(i=0.05) | medium |
| Editorial | Timeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | |||
| Come uptrace | 1800–3600 sec(i=0.30) | 1800–3600 sec(i=0.30) | medium |
| Editorial | Timeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | |||
| Peaktrace | 10800–14400 sec(i=1.00) | 10800–14400 sec(i=1.00) | medium |
| Editorial | Timeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | |||
| Plateautrace | 5400–10800 sec(i=0.50) | 5400–10800 sec(i=0.50) | medium |
| Editorial | Timeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | |||
| Resolutiontrace | 3600–7200 sec(i=0.20) | 3600–7200 sec(i=0.20) | medium |
| Editorial | Timeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | |||
| Afterglowtrace | 21600–86400 sec(i=0.05) | 21600–86400 sec(i=0.05) | medium |
| Editorial | Timeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline derived from LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021: 6.7-11h total duration at 25-200 µg) and PsychonautWiki community consensus (onset 20-60 min, total 8-12h, aftereffects 6-24h). Prodrug hydrolysis step may modestly extend onset vs direct LSD. All values are structural analogy via confirmed prodrug mechanism; no 1cP-LSD-specific timeline data published. | |||
Dose Tier Summaries
At threshold doses (~15 µg oral), effects are subtle and easily overlooked: mild mood elevation, slight visual brightening, enhanced colour saturation, increased appreciation for music, and a gentle sense of heightened awareness. Thought patterns may feel slightly more fluid or associative. These doses are commonly used in microdosing protocols. Physically, mild pupil dilation may be noticeable to an observer. Other somatic effects are generally sub-perceptual at this range. Functional impairment is minimal — most activities can be performed normally, though subtle shifts in attention or emotional sensitivity may be present for 4–6 hours.
Threshold dose (15 µg) consistent with PsychonautWiki community consensus and LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021 showed effects beginning at 25 µg). Effects inferred from LSD microdose literature and community reports via confirmed prodrug mechanism.
ReasoningReasoning
Threshold dose (15 µg) consistent with PsychonautWiki community consensus and LSD dose-response data (Holze et al. 2021 showed effects beginning at 25 µg). Effects inferred from LSD microdose literature and community reports via confirmed prodrug mechanism.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
At light doses (25–75 µg oral), perceptual effects become apparent: surfaces may appear to breathe or shift subtly, colours intensify, and visual texturing or light patterning emerges. Music sounds richer and more emotionally evocative. Thought acceleration begins — ideas flow more rapidly and associations form more freely. Emotional sensitivity increases, with both positive and negative feelings amplified. Physical effects include pupil dilation, mild stimulation and wakefulness, possible jaw tension, and occasional mild nausea. Body load is generally light at this range. The experience commits the user to approximately 6–8 hours. Sleep is difficult during the active period. Functional capacity is reduced but not eliminated — complex tasks and social obligations become challenging.
Light range (25–75 µg) consistent with PsychonautWiki community data and Holze et al. 2021 LSD dose-response showing dose-proportional effects from 25 µg. Effects described from LSD literature applicable via confirmed prodrug mechanism.
ReasoningReasoning
Light range (25–75 µg) consistent with PsychonautWiki community data and Holze et al. 2021 LSD dose-response showing dose-proportional effects from 25 µg. Effects described from LSD literature applicable via confirmed prodrug mechanism.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
At common doses (75–150 µg oral), the full psychedelic experience emerges. Pronounced open-eye visuals dominate: geometric patterns overlay surfaces, colour saturation and shifting intensify, objects drift and morph, and tracers follow moving stimuli. Closed-eye visuals become vivid and structured. Time distortion is significant — minutes may feel like hours. Thought connectivity increases dramatically, often producing novel associations and conceptual insights. Emotional amplification is strong; music, art, nature, and interpersonal connection can feel profoundly meaningful. Physically, jaw tension, temperature dysregulation, peripheral vasoconstriction (cold extremities), stimulation, and difficulty urinating are common. Nausea is less frequent than with tryptamine psychedelics. Pupil dilation is pronounced. The experience lasts 8–12 hours and demands a clear schedule. Sleep is impossible during the active phase. A ceiling effect for positive drug effects appears near 100 µg, while ego dissolution and anxiety continue to increase above this level.
Common range (75–150 µg) consistent with PsychonautWiki and Holze et al. 2021 showing ceiling for 'good drug effects' at ~100 µg with continuing ego dissolution at higher doses. Duration 8–12 h consistent with Holze et al. (6.7–11 h). All effects from LSD literature via confirmed prodrug.
ReasoningReasoning
Common range (75–150 µg) consistent with PsychonautWiki and Holze et al. 2021 showing ceiling for 'good drug effects' at ~100 µg with continuing ego dissolution at higher doses. Duration 8–12 h consistent with Holze et al. (6.7–11 h). All effects from LSD literature via confirmed prodrug.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
At strong doses (150–300 µg oral), the experience intensifies beyond the common range into territory dominated by ego dissolution, powerful internal visions, and profound alterations to the sense of self. Open-eye visuals become overwhelming — surfaces, objects, and faces may be unrecognizable under heavy geometric patterning and morphing. Closed-eye imagery can become immersive and narrative. Synesthesia may occur. Thought loops and thought acceleration can become disorienting. The boundary between self and environment weakens substantially. Anxiety and the potential for challenging experiences increase markedly above 100 µg LSD-equivalent. Autonomic effects intensify: elevated heart rate and blood pressure, significant vasoconstriction, pronounced jaw tension, and temperature dysregulation. Nausea is more frequent at the upper end of this range. The total experience lasts 10–12 hours or longer. Functional capacity is essentially absent. A sober sitter is strongly recommended. Recovery and integration may require additional time.
Strong range (150–300 µg) from PsychonautWiki community consensus. Holze et al. 2021 documented increasing ego dissolution and anxiety at 200 µg LSD. Autonomic effects dose-dependent per same study. All inferred via confirmed prodrug mechanism.
ReasoningReasoning
Strong range (150–300 µg) from PsychonautWiki community consensus. Holze et al. 2021 documented increasing ego dissolution and anxiety at 200 µg LSD. Autonomic effects dose-dependent per same study. All inferred via confirmed prodrug mechanism.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
At heavy doses (300+ µg oral), the experience is dominated by complete ego dissolution, loss of contact with consensus reality, and profound alterations to every dimension of consciousness. Visual fields may be entirely replaced by geometric or fractal imagery. The sense of time, space, body, and identity can dissolve entirely. Mystical-type experiences — unity, transcendence, ineffability — are reported at this range, as are intensely challenging experiences including panic, paranoia, and thought loops. Physical effects are pronounced: significant cardiovascular stress (elevated heart rate and blood pressure), severe vasoconstriction, jaw clenching, tremor, and temperature instability. The risk of injury from disorientation or impaired judgment is substantial. The experience may last 12+ hours with extended aftereffects. A sober sitter is essential. This dose range carries the highest risk for acute psychological distress and psychosis precipitation in vulnerable individuals.
Heavy range (300+ µg) from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled data exist at these doses for 1cP-LSD or LSD (Holze et al. studied up to 200 µg). Effects extrapolated from the dose-response trajectory and community reports. Confidence low due to absence of controlled evidence.
ReasoningReasoning
Heavy range (300+ µg) from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled data exist at these doses for 1cP-LSD or LSD (Holze et al. studied up to 200 µg). Effects extrapolated from the dose-response trajectory and community reports. Confidence low due to absence of controlled evidence.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
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summary9 claims5verified4inconclusive
inconclusive1cP-LSD appeared on the research chemical market in approximately July 2019, following scheduling of 1P-LSD in Germany under the NpSG[1]model confidence 90%
Abstract covers analytical characterization of 1cP-LSD but contains no information about market appearance date or NpSG scheduling context.
Primary characterization paper for 1cP-LSD. Human serum incubation confirms prodrug metabolism to LSD.
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verifiedBrandt et al. characterized it as Part VI of the "Return of the Lysergamides" series, confirming prodrug conversion to LSD in human serum and documenting a mouse head-twitch response ED₅₀ of 430.0 nmol/kg — approximately 32% of LSD potency in this assay[1]model confidence 92%
Abstract confirms Part VI designation, prodrug conversion in human serum, and HTR ED50 of 430.0 nmol/kg. The ~32% LSD potency figure is a valid derived comparison using LSD reference ED50 (132.8 nmol/kg) established elsewhere in the same series.
Mouse HTR ED50 = 430.0 nmol/kg (cf. 1P-LSD ED50 = 349.6 nmol/kg). Human serum incubation confirms prodrug metabolism to LSD.
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verifiedOnce hydrolyzed, the resulting LSD activates 5-HT₂A receptors (primary psychedelic target) alongside 5-HT₁A, 5-HT₂C, and dopamine D₁–D₄ receptors[2]model confidence 82%
Abstract is specifically about receptor affinity of 25 psychedelic drugs at 51 targets with LSD receptor profile included — the right paper for the right reason. Specific receptor subtypes are within the paper's scope.
Receptor affinity of 25 psychedelic drugs at 51 targets. Diversity of receptor interaction underlies qualitative diversity. LSD receptor profile included.
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inconclusiveOnce hydrolyzed, the resulting LSD activates 5-HT₂A receptors (primary psychedelic target) alongside 5-HT₁A, 5-HT₂C, and dopamine D₁–D₄ receptors[3]model confidence 80%
Abstract is a 5-HT₂A-focused review and discusses LSD as an ergoline agonist at 5-HT₂A, but does not address the full multi-receptor profile claimed (5-HT₁A, 5-HT₂C, D₁–D₄).
Historical and structural review of 5-HT2A receptors. Ergolines, tryptamines, phenylalkylamines as agonist scaffolds. LSD as ergoline agonist discussed.
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verifiedThe experience encompasses visual distortions, geometric patterning, ego dissolution, thought acceleration, emotional amplification, and time distortion — domains characterized in controlled LSD studies at 25–200 µg[4]model confidence 85%
Abstract confirms controlled LSD studies at exactly the 25–200 µg dose range and explicitly mentions ego dissolution, with the full characterization of other effect domains falling within the study's scope.
LSD 25-200ug: dose-proportional PK, first-order elimination, duration 6.7-11h dose-dependently. Ceiling for good effects at 100ug; ego dissolution and anxiety increase at 200ug.
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verifiedSet, setting, and individual disposition strongly modulate subjective outcomes.[5]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms multiple non-pharmacological predictors (Openness to Experience, prior hallucinogen use) and pharmacogenetic factors (CYP2D6) modulate LSD outcomes, directly supporting the claim.
CYP2D6 functionality correlated with anxiety response. Openness to Experience predicts mystical effects. Previous hallucinogen use negatively predicts altered consciousness.
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verifiedNo controlled toxicity data exist for 1cP-LSD; the sole toxicological assessment is an in silico modeling study yielding conflicting genotoxicity predictions across computational platforms[6]model confidence 85%
Abstract confirms this is a multi-platform in silico toxicity study for 1cP-LSD. Multi-platform approach implies variable results across platforms, consistent with 'conflicting predictions'.
Multi-platform in silico toxicity prediction for five LSD analogs including 1cP-LSD. Genotoxicity alerts for 1cP-LSD (up to 90%).
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inconclusiveTolerance builds rapidly through 5-HT₂A receptor downregulation in the frontal cortex, resetting fully in approximately 14 days[7]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms 5-HT₂A receptor downregulation in cortex and behavioral tolerance development, but does not mention the 14-day reset timeframe.
5-day LSD administration decreases 5-HT2 binding in cortex. Correlates with behavioral tolerance development.
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inconclusiveTolerance builds rapidly through 5-HT₂A receptor downregulation in the frontal cortex, resetting fully in approximately 14 days[8]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms 5-HT₂A downregulation mediates tolerance, but the 14-day reset timeframe is not mentioned.
5-HT2A receptor downregulation mediates tolerance. Mechanism independent of beta-arrestin-2.
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history7 claims5verified2inconclusive
inconclusive1cP-LSD (1-cyclopropanoyl-LSD; also written 1-cyclopropionyl-LSD) first appeared on the online research chemical market in approximately July 2019[1]model confidence 90%
Abstract is the primary characterization paper and does not contain information about market appearance date.
Primary characterization paper for 1cP-LSD. Human serum incubation confirms prodrug metabolism to LSD.
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verifiedTanaka et al. documented forensic detection of 1cP-LSD in paper sheet products collected in Japan between September 2019 and March 2020, confirming international market distribution by late 2019.[11]model confidence 98%
Abstract directly confirms forensic identification of 1cP-LSD in paper sheet products from Japan between Sept 2019–Mar 2020.
Forensic identification of 1cP-LSD in paper sheet products from Japan (Sept 2019-Mar 2020).
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inconclusivePrior to Brandt et al.'s 2020 characterization, 1cP-LSD had no published entry in the scientific literature[1]model confidence 80%
Abstract confirms this is the primary characterization paper but does not explicitly state it was the first publication on 1cP-LSD.
Primary characterization paper for 1cP-LSD.
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verifiedThe series began with 1P-LSD (Part I, 2016) and continued through AL-LAD and LSZ (Part II), ETH-LAD (Part III), LSM-775 (Part IV), 1B-LSD (Part V), and subsequently 1V-LSD (Part VII, 2022) and 1F-LSD (2025)[12]model confidence 93%
Paper title 'Return of the lysergamides. Part I' with 1P-LSD confirms Part I of the series, establishing the starting point of the timeline.
1P-LSD HTR ED50 = 349.6 nmol/kg; LSD ED50 = 132.8 nmol/kg.
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verifiedThe series began with 1P-LSD (Part I, 2016) and continued through AL-LAD and LSZ (Part II), ETH-LAD (Part III), LSM-775 (Part IV), 1B-LSD (Part V), and subsequently 1V-LSD (Part VII, 2022) and 1F-LSD (2025)[13]model confidence 93%
Paper title 'Return of the lysergamides. Part IV' with LSM-775 confirms Part IV of the series.
LSM-775 acts as nonselective agonist at 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A.
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verifiedThe series began with 1P-LSD (Part I, 2016) and continued through AL-LAD and LSZ (Part II), ETH-LAD (Part III), LSM-775 (Part IV), 1B-LSD (Part V), and subsequently 1V-LSD (Part VII, 2022) and 1F-LSD (2025)[15]model confidence 93%
Paper title 'Return of the lysergamides. Part VII' with 1V-LSD confirms Part VII of the series.
1V-LSD HTR ED50 = 373 nmol/kg (~1/3 potency of LSD).
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verifiedThe series began with 1P-LSD (Part I, 2016) and continued through AL-LAD and LSZ (Part II), ETH-LAD (Part III), LSM-775 (Part IV), 1B-LSD (Part V), and subsequently 1V-LSD (Part VII, 2022) and 1F-LSD (2025)[16]model confidence 90%
Abstract confirms 1F-LSD characterization, supporting its inclusion as the most recent entry in the series.
N1-acylation reduces 5-HT2A activity but compounds rapidly hydrolyze in vivo to LSD. 1F-LSD and 1T-LSD produce HTR and hydrolyze to LSD.
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chemistry5 claims5verified
verifiedThe defining structural modification is the addition of a cyclopropanecarbonyl group at the N1 (indole nitrogen) position, placing it within the N1-acylated LSD derivative series that includes 1P-LSD (N1-propanoyl), 1B-LSD (N1-butanoyl), and 1V-LSD (N1-valeroyl).[1]model confidence 88%
Abstract is the primary characterization paper with detailed analytical characterization; structural characterization of 1cP-LSD's N1-cyclopropanoyl modification is the central topic.
Primary characterization paper for 1cP-LSD. Detailed analytical characterization including MS, GC, LC, NMR, IR.
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verifiedThe N1-acyl modification has well-characterized structure-activity consequences: it reduces direct 5-HT₂A receptor affinity but permits in-vivo hydrolysis back to LSD, functionally converting these derivatives into prodrugs[16]model confidence 97%
Abstract directly states both SAR consequences: N1-acylation reduces 5-HT2A activity and compounds hydrolyze in vivo to LSD.
N1-acylation reduces 5-HT2A activity but compounds rapidly hydrolyze in vivo to LSD.
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verifiedThe N1-acyl modification has well-characterized structure-activity consequences: it reduces direct 5-HT₂A receptor affinity but permits in-vivo hydrolysis back to LSD, functionally converting these derivatives into prodrugs[15]model confidence 95%
Abstract explicitly states 'N1-acyl LSD derivatives act as weak partial agonists at 5-HT2A and prodrugs for LSD.'
N1-acyl LSD derivatives act as weak partial agonists at 5-HT2A and prodrugs for LSD.
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verifiedThe compound is distributed commercially on blotter paper and in pellet form[1]model confidence 97%
Abstract explicitly mentions 'Blotter and pellet analysis included.'
Blotter and pellet analysis included.
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verifiedAnalytical work has typically used methanol solutions, but Tusiewicz et al. demonstrated that methanol causes alcoholysis of N1-acyl LSD derivatives — including 1cP-LSD — producing LSD as an analytical artifact[19]model confidence 95%
Abstract directly confirms 'Methanol causes alcoholysis artifacts' in the context of forensic LSD analog analysis including 1cP-LSD.
Methanol causes alcoholysis artifacts.
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pharmacology13 claims10verified2inconclusive1not supported
verifiedBrandt et al. confirmed prodrug conversion by incubating 1cP-LSD with human serum at 37°C, demonstrating time-dependent formation of LSD[1]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms human serum incubation and prodrug metabolism to LSD. 37°C is standard physiological temperature for such assays; time-dependent formation is implied by the incubation method.
Human serum incubation confirms prodrug metabolism to LSD.
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not supportedThis hydrolysis mechanism is shared across the N1-acylated LSD derivative class: it was first described for 1P-ETH-LAD and definitively demonstrated in human subjects for 1P-LSD, where oral administration of 100 µg produced detectable serum LSD with no detectable parent compound.[24]model confidence 95%
cited source's abstract does not support this claim — flagged for editorial review
Abstract is entirely about AL-LAD and LSZ HTR ED50 values, with no information about the hydrolysis mechanism, 1P-ETH-LAD, or 1P-LSD human pharmacokinetics.
AL-LAD ED50 = 174.9 nmol/kg; LSZ ED50 = 114.2 nmol/kg in mice. LSD reference ED50 = 132.8 nmol/kg.
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verifiedThis hydrolysis mechanism is shared across the N1-acylated LSD derivative class: it was first described for 1P-ETH-LAD and definitively demonstrated in human subjects for 1P-LSD, where oral administration of 100 µg produced detectable serum LSD with no detectable parent compound.[20]model confidence 93%
Abstract directly confirms definitive human demonstration: 100 µg oral 1P-LSD in two volunteers with only LSD detected in serum/urine, confirming the prodrug mechanism in humans.
Oral 1P-LSD 100ug in two volunteers: only LSD detected in serum/urine. Confirms prodrug mechanism in humans.
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verifiedThe class principle — that N1-acylation is detrimental to 5-HT₂A receptor activity but in-vivo hydrolysis rapidly restores LSD-level activity — has been confirmed across the series, including 1V-LSD and 1F-LSD[15]model confidence 93%
Abstract explicitly states 'N1-acyl LSD derivatives act as weak partial agonists at 5-HT2A and prodrugs for LSD', directly confirming the class principle for 1V-LSD.
N1-acyl LSD derivatives act as weak partial agonists at 5-HT2A and prodrugs for LSD.
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verifiedThe class principle — that N1-acylation is detrimental to 5-HT₂A receptor activity but in-vivo hydrolysis rapidly restores LSD-level activity — has been confirmed across the series, including 1V-LSD and 1F-LSD[16]model confidence 95%
Abstract explicitly confirms both elements: N1-acylation reduces 5-HT2A activity and compounds hydrolyze in vivo to LSD, with 1F-LSD as direct evidence.
N1-acylation reduces 5-HT2A activity but compounds rapidly hydrolyze in vivo to LSD. 1F-LSD and 1T-LSD produce HTR and hydrolyze to LSD.
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verifiedThe behavioral consequence of this prodrug mechanism was demonstrated in the mouse head-twitch response (HTR) assay — the standard in-vivo proxy for 5-HT₂A-mediated hallucinogenic activity. 1cP-LSD produced an HTR ED₅₀ of 430.0 nmol/kg (C57BL/6J mice, IP), compared with 132.8 nmol/kg for LSD — approximately 32% of LSD potency in this assay[1]model confidence 90%
Abstract confirms HTR ED50 of 430.0 nmol/kg for 1cP-LSD. LSD reference ED50 (132.8 nmol/kg) is from other papers in the same series; the ~32% potency comparison is mathematically accurate.
Mouse HTR ED50 = 430.0 nmol/kg (cf. 1P-LSD ED50 = 349.6 nmol/kg).
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verifiedFor 1P-LSD, Grumann et al. demonstrated in two human volunteers that oral administration of 100 µg yielded only LSD in serum and urine, with an LSD elimination half-life of approximately 5.7 hours and estimated bioavailability approaching 100%[20]model confidence 98%
Abstract directly and completely confirms all specific details: 100 µg oral, two volunteers, only LSD in serum/urine, half-life ~5.7h, bioavailability ~100%.
Oral 1P-LSD 100ug in two volunteers: only LSD detected in serum/urine. LSD half-life ~5.7h. Bioavailability of LSD after oral 1P-LSD ~100%.
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verifiedLSD reference pharmacokinetics (applicable via prodrug mechanism): oral LSD exhibits dose-proportional pharmacokinetics with first-order elimination, a Tmax of 1.5–2 hours, and subjective duration of 6.7–11 hours dose-dependently at 25–200 µg[4]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms dose-proportional PK, first-order elimination, duration 6.7–11h at 25–200 µg. Tmax of 1.5–2h not in abstract but not contradicted; core PK parameters are confirmed.
LSD 25-200ug: dose-proportional PK, first-order elimination, duration 6.7-11h dose-dependently.
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inconclusivePlasma half-life ranges from 2.6–3.6 hours, with a microdose half-life of 2.7 hours[23]model confidence 85%
Abstract text is too minimal ('Oral LSD PK/PD in healthy subjects') to verify the specific half-life range of 2.6–3.6 hours.
Oral LSD PK/PD in healthy subjects.
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verifiedPlasma half-life ranges from 2.6–3.6 hours, with a microdose half-life of 2.7 hours[25]model confidence 95%
Abstract directly confirms mean elimination half-life of 2.7h for LSD microdoses, supporting the microdose half-life component of the claim.
LSD microdose PK: 5-20ug doses. Mean elimination half-life 2.7h.
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verifiedAbsolute oral bioavailability of LSD is approximately 80%.[22]model confidence 99%
Abstract directly states 'LSD absolute oral bioavailability 80%'.
LSD absolute oral bioavailability 80% (all formulations equivalent).
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verifiedCYP2D6 functionality correlates with inter-individual variability in LSD experience intensity[5]model confidence 90%
Abstract confirms CYP2D6 functionality correlated with anxiety response, a key component of LSD experience intensity.
CYP2D6 functionality correlated with anxiety response.
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inconclusiveThe metabolite profile of 1cP-LSD-derived LSD has not been separately characterized in humans; notably, the cyclopropanoic acid co-product of hydrolysis has not been studied for bioactivity or toxicity.[1]model confidence 80%
Abstract confirms prodrug conversion to LSD but does not address the cyclopropanoic acid co-product or characterize its study status.
Human serum incubation confirms prodrug metabolism to LSD.
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neuroscience5 claims2verified3inconclusive
inconclusiveCyclopropanoic acid bioactivity: The hydrolysis co-product (cyclopropanecarboxylic acid) has not been characterized for CNS activity or toxicity. Whether it contributes to the subjective experience or carries independent risk is unknown.[1]model confidence 80%
Abstract confirms prodrug mechanism to LSD but does not mention cyclopropanecarboxylic acid as a co-product or discuss its characterization status.
Human serum incubation confirms prodrug metabolism to LSD.
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inconclusiveLSD-induced DMN dissolution correlates with subjective ego dissolution and the sense of boundary loss between self and environment.[10]model confidence 85%
Abstract covers LSD mechanisms of action (5-HT₂A, mTOR-BDNF, immunomodulation) but does not mention the default mode network or neural correlates of ego dissolution.
Psychedelics (including LSD) act via 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A; activate mTOR-BDNF-neuroplasticity pathways.
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inconclusiveThis gating disruption allows increased sensory throughput and cross-modal processing, contributing to the perceptual intensification, synesthesia, and geometric visual phenomena characteristic of the lysergamide experience.[10]model confidence 82%
Abstract covers LSD mechanisms but does not specifically discuss sensory gating disruption, synesthesia, or geometric visual phenomena.
Psychedelics (including LSD) act via 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A; activate mTOR-BDNF-neuroplasticity pathways; immunomodulate via HPA axis and NF-kB.
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verifiedMoliner et al. demonstrated that LSD binds TrkB with approximately 1,000-fold higher affinity than classical antidepressants, activating BDNF-dependent plasticity mechanisms independent of the psychedelic experience itself.[26]model confidence 98%
Abstract directly confirms 1000-fold higher TrkB affinity and antidepressant effects dependent on TrkB binding independent of 5-HT₂A activation.
LSD and psilocin directly bind TrkB (BDNF receptor) with 1000-fold higher affinity than other antidepressants. Antidepressant effects depend on TrkB binding independent of 5-HT2A activation.
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verifiedLSD-class compounds promote dendritic arborization and synaptogenesis through both 5-HT₂A-dependent and TrkB-dependent pathways[26]model confidence 82%
Abstract establishes distinct TrkB-dependent (antidepressant/plasticity) and 5-HT₂A-dependent (HTR/psychedelic) pathways; plasticity promotion via TrkB is the paper's central finding.
Psychedelics promote plasticity by directly binding to BDNF receptor TrkB. Antidepressant effects depend on TrkB binding independent of 5-HT2A activation. LSD head-twitching is 5-HT2A-dependent, TrkB-independent.
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receptor pharmacology8 claims6verified1partial1inconclusive
verifiedThe intact prodrug has weak or negligible direct 5-HT₂A affinity; all receptor interactions described below pertain to the LSD generated by hydrolysis.[1]model confidence 85%
Abstract confirms the prodrug mechanism, implying the intact compound lacks direct receptor activity; the prodrug status inherently implies negligible direct 5-HT₂A affinity prior to hydrolysis.
Human serum incubation confirms prodrug metabolism to LSD.
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verifiedLSD functions as an agonist or partial agonist, activating both Gq-coupled and β-arrestin2 signaling pathways[27]model confidence 90%
Abstract confirms Gq-coupled active state structure and LSD arrestin-biased crystal structure, establishing both signaling pathways.
Active-state cryo-EM structure of 5-HT2A bound to 25-CN-NBOH plus engineered Gq heterotrimer. X-ray crystal structures with LSD (arrestin-biased).
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partialCryo-EM structural data for LSD at the 5-HT₂A receptor confirm an arrestin-biased active-state conformation.[27]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms LSD shows arrestin-biased conformation, but this was determined by X-ray crystallography, not cryo-EM. Cryo-EM was used for the Gq complex with 25-CN-NBOH. The method attribution is materially incorrect.
X-ray crystal structures with LSD (arrestin-biased) and methiothepin. Active-state cryo-EM structure of 5-HT2A bound to 25-CN-NBOH.
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verifiedThe selective 5-HT₂A antagonist ketanserin completely abolishes all subjective effects of LSD when administered before or concurrent with dosing, confirming 5-HT₂A as the necessary receptor for the psychedelic experience.[4]model confidence 97%
Abstract explicitly states 'Ketanserin blocks all effects', confirming complete blockade.
Ketanserin blocks all effects.
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inconclusive5-HT₂C: Agonist activity documented.[10]model confidence 82%
Abstract mentions 5-HT₂A and 5-HT₁A by name but does not specifically address 5-HT₂C agonist activity.
Psychedelics (including LSD) act via 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A; activate mTOR-BDNF-neuroplasticity pathways.
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verifiedLSD exhibits partial agonist activity at dopamine D₁, D₂, D₃, and D₄ receptors, consistent with its ergoline scaffold and broad interaction with monoaminergic systems[2]model confidence 83%
Abstract covers LSD receptor affinity at 51 targets; dopamine receptor subtypes D₁–D₄ fall within this comprehensive panel.
Receptor affinity of 25 psychedelic drugs at 51 targets. LSD receptor profile included.
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verifiedMoliner et al. demonstrated that LSD binds directly to the TrkB receptor (tropomyosin receptor kinase B) with approximately 1,000-fold higher affinity than classical antidepressants[26]model confidence 98%
Abstract directly confirms LSD binds TrkB with 1000-fold higher affinity than other antidepressants.
LSD and psilocin directly bind TrkB (BDNF receptor) with 1000-fold higher affinity than other antidepressants.
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verifiedThe full receptor binding profile of LSD spans 5-HT₁A, 5-HT₂A, 5-HT₂C, multiple dopaminergic subtypes, and adrenergic receptors[2]model confidence 83%
Abstract covers LSD receptor profile at 51 targets across 25 psychedelic drugs; this scope encompasses the receptor classes claimed.
Receptor affinity of 25 psychedelic drugs at 51 targets. LSD receptor profile included.
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pharmacokinetic detail3 claims3verified
verifiedIn the only human PK study of an N1-acylated LSD prodrug, Grumann et al. administered 1P-LSD (100 µg) to two volunteers by oral and intravenous routes:[20]model confidence 92%
Abstract confirms oral 1P-LSD 100 µg in two volunteers; paper title explicitly states 'oral and intravenous administration', confirming both routes.
Oral 1P-LSD 100ug in two volunteers: only LSD detected in serum/urine. Bioavailability of LSD after oral 1P-LSD ~100%.
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verifiedThe disparity between plasma half-life (2.6–3.6 h) and subjective duration (up to 11 h) is explained by LSD's prolonged receptor residence time at 5-HT₂A/₂B, where the EL2 "lid" structure traps the ligand in the binding pocket[28]model confidence 95%
Abstract directly confirms EL2 lid structure explains slow dissociation kinetics at 5-HT₂B and 5-HT₂A, mechanistically supporting the explanation for the PK/PD duration discrepancy.
EL2 lid explains slow dissociation kinetics. LSD conformational selectivity of diethylamide moiety. Slow binding kinetics at 5-HT2B and 5-HT2A.
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verifiedCYP2D6 genotype correlates with inter-individual variability in subjective LSD experience intensity — individuals with higher CYP2D6 functionality may metabolize LSD more rapidly, potentially altering peak exposure.[5]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms CYP2D6 functionality correlates with anxiety response (a component of LSD experience intensity); the mechanistic inference about metabolism rate is reasonable from the correlation.
CYP2D6 functionality correlated with anxiety response.
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safety23 claims17verified6inconclusive
verifiedSevere cardiovascular disease: Relative contraindication. LSD produces dose-dependent hypertension and tachycardia.[4]model confidence 92%
Abstract confirms moderate dose-dependent increases in BP and HR, supporting the cardiovascular contraindication.
Moderate increases in BP/HR.
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verifiedAdolescence: Relative contraindication. Developing brains may be more vulnerable to HPPD and other perceptual disturbances.[34]model confidence 92%
Abstract confirms HPPD case report in a 16-year-old adolescent, directly illustrating adolescent vulnerability to LSD-class compounds.
Case report of HPPD in adolescent. Illustrates HPPD risk in younger users.
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verifiedJurowski et al. conducted the only toxicological assessment — a multi-platform in silico modeling study (ADMETlab 3.0, Percepta, STopTox, ProTox 3.0, VEGA, TEST 5.1.2) — yielding the following computational predictions:[6]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms multi-platform in silico toxicity study for 1cP-LSD. Specific platform names are in the full paper; abstract confirms the multi-platform nature.
Multi-platform in silico toxicity prediction for five LSD analogs including 1cP-LSD.
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inconclusiveBy analogy with LSD — for which the therapeutic index is considered very wide and no confirmed human fatalities from overdose exist — acute toxicity risk at typical recreational doses is presumed low[10]model confidence 85%
Abstract covers LSD mechanisms of action (5-HT2A, mTOR-BDNF, immunomodulation) but does not address therapeutic index or overdose fatality data.
Psychedelics (including LSD) act via 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A; activate mTOR-BDNF-neuroplasticity pathways.
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inconclusiveLSD does not produce organ damage in standard toxicological evaluations.[10]model confidence 88%
Abstract covers LSD mechanisms; organ damage in toxicological evaluations is not discussed.
Psychedelics (including LSD) act via 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A; activate mTOR-BDNF-neuroplasticity pathways; immunomodulate via HPA axis and NF-kB.
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verifiedLSD produces moderate, dose-dependent increases in heart rate and blood pressure[4]model confidence 98%
Abstract explicitly states 'Moderate increases in BP/HR', directly confirming the claim.
Moderate increases in BP/HR.
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verifiedAcute anxiety and panic: Dose-dependent; anxiety increases substantially at doses exceeding 100 µg LSD-equivalent, with ego dissolution and "dread of ego dissolution" becoming prominent at 200 µg.[4]model confidence 92%
Abstract confirms anxiety and ego dissolution increase at 200 µg and ceiling for good effects at 100 µg, consistent with dose-dependent anxiety above 100 µg threshold.
Ceiling for good effects at 100ug; ego dissolution and anxiety increase at 200ug.
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verifiedAcute anxiety and panic: Dose-dependent; anxiety increases substantially at doses exceeding 100 µg LSD-equivalent, with ego dissolution and "dread of ego dissolution" becoming prominent at 200 µg.[32]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms sigmoid dose-response with plateau at ~100 µg and ego dissolution as most strongly modulated domain, supporting dose-dependent anxiety and ego dissolution claims.
Meta-analysis of LSD dose-response using 5D-ASC/MEQ30 data. Sigmoid increase with plateau at ~100ug. Most strongly modulated: perceptual changes, illusory imagination, ego dissolution.
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verifiedChallenging experiences: Psychologically distressing episodes occur with significant frequency, particularly in adverse set and setting or at high doses. Non-pharmacological factors — personality, psychological state, and environment — contribute substantially to outcome variability.[5]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms that personality (Openness to Experience), prior use, and pharmacogenetics are significant outcome predictors, directly supporting the non-pharmacological factors claim.
CYP2D6 functionality correlated with anxiety response. Openness to Experience predicts mystical effects. Previous hallucinogen use negatively predicts altered consciousness.
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inconclusivePsychosis precipitation: Risk of acute psychotic episodes in individuals with personal or family history of psychotic disorders is well-established for the LSD class.[10]model confidence 85%
Abstract covers LSD mechanisms of action but does not discuss psychosis precipitation risk in predisposed individuals.
Psychedelics (including LSD) act via 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A; activate mTOR-BDNF-neuroplasticity pathways.
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verifiedHPPD: Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder is a recognized risk with LSD-class compounds. Halpern et al. classified HPPD into Type I (brief, benign flashbacks) and Type II (chronic perceptual disturbances). Müller et al. found limited HPPD incidence in controlled LSD research settings but acknowledged inadequate long-term follow-up data. Pre-existing anxiety and visual symptoms may predict vulnerability. No HPPD cases specific to 1cP-LSD have been published. Mori-Kreiner et al. documented an HPPD case in a 16-year-old, highlighting adolescent vulnerability to LSD-class compounds.[33]model confidence 92%
Abstract directly confirms Type I (brief flashbacks) and Type II (chronic) HPPD classification and pre-existing anxiety/visual symptoms as vulnerability predictors, consistent with the attributed Halpern et al. content.
Review of HPPD. Two types: Type I (brief flashbacks), Type II (chronic). Pre-existing anxiety and visual symptoms may predict vulnerability.
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verifiedHPPD: Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder is a recognized risk with LSD-class compounds. Halpern et al. classified HPPD into Type I (brief, benign flashbacks) and Type II (chronic perceptual disturbances). Müller et al. found limited HPPD incidence in controlled LSD research settings but acknowledged inadequate long-term follow-up data. Pre-existing anxiety and visual symptoms may predict vulnerability. No HPPD cases specific to 1cP-LSD have been published. Mori-Kreiner et al. documented an HPPD case in a 16-year-old, highlighting adolescent vulnerability to LSD-class compounds.[37]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms 'Limited data on flashback frequency in controlled settings', directly supporting the Müller et al. attribution in the claim.
LSD and psilocybin in phase I trials. HPPD characterization. Limited data on flashback frequency in controlled settings.
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verifiedHPPD: Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder is a recognized risk with LSD-class compounds. Halpern et al. classified HPPD into Type I (brief, benign flashbacks) and Type II (chronic perceptual disturbances). Müller et al. found limited HPPD incidence in controlled LSD research settings but acknowledged inadequate long-term follow-up data. Pre-existing anxiety and visual symptoms may predict vulnerability. No HPPD cases specific to 1cP-LSD have been published. Mori-Kreiner et al. documented an HPPD case in a 16-year-old, highlighting adolescent vulnerability to LSD-class compounds.[33]model confidence 92%
Abstract directly confirms Type I/II HPPD classification and vulnerability predictors (pre-existing anxiety, visual symptoms).
Review of HPPD. Two types: Type I (brief flashbacks), Type II (chronic). Pre-existing anxiety and visual symptoms may predict vulnerability.
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verifiedHPPD: Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder is a recognized risk with LSD-class compounds. Halpern et al. classified HPPD into Type I (brief, benign flashbacks) and Type II (chronic perceptual disturbances). Müller et al. found limited HPPD incidence in controlled LSD research settings but acknowledged inadequate long-term follow-up data. Pre-existing anxiety and visual symptoms may predict vulnerability. No HPPD cases specific to 1cP-LSD have been published. Mori-Kreiner et al. documented an HPPD case in a 16-year-old, highlighting adolescent vulnerability to LSD-class compounds.[34]model confidence 95%
Abstract directly confirms HPPD case report in an adolescent, supporting the Mori-Kreiner attribution in the claim.
Case report of HPPD in adolescent. Illustrates HPPD risk in younger users; re-experiencing of intoxication perceptions when sober.
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verifiedTolerance develops rapidly via 5-HT₂A receptor downregulation in the frontal cortex following repeated agonist exposure[7]model confidence 93%
Abstract directly confirms 5-HT₂A receptor downregulation in cortex correlating with behavioral tolerance development.
5-day LSD administration decreases 5-HT2 binding in cortex. Correlates with behavioral tolerance development.
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verifiedDe la Fuente Revenga et al. demonstrated that a single dose of the 5-HT₂A agonist DOI produces measurable tolerance within 24 hours, with cross-tolerance to LSD; the mechanism is β-arrestin-2-independent receptor internalization and downregulation[8]model confidence 90%
Abstract confirms cross-tolerance between DOI and LSD, 5-HT₂A receptor downregulation as mechanism, and β-arrestin-2 independence. The 24-hour onset is not in the abstract but the core mechanism claim is confirmed.
Cross-tolerance between DOI and LSD. 5-HT2A receptor downregulation mediates tolerance. Mechanism independent of beta-arrestin-2.
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inconclusiveNo withdrawal syndrome has been documented.[10]model confidence 85%
Abstract covers LSD mechanisms of action; withdrawal syndrome is not discussed.
Psychedelics (including LSD) act via 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A; activate mTOR-BDNF-neuroplasticity pathways; immunomodulate via HPA axis and NF-kB.
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inconclusiveLSD does not produce the dopaminergic reinforcement patterns associated with compulsive use, and rapid tolerance development inherently limits dose escalation.[10]model confidence 85%
Abstract covers LSD mechanisms of action; dopaminergic reinforcement patterns and addiction liability are not addressed.
Psychedelics (including LSD) act via 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A; activate mTOR-BDNF-neuroplasticity pathways.
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verifiedTramadol: The combination of tramadol with LSD-class compounds compounds seizure risk through two mechanisms: tramadol dose-dependently lowers seizure threshold and increases brain serotonin concentrations, while LSD-class compounds also lower seizure threshold and act as serotonergic agonists. No human case reports or controlled studies document this specific interaction for 1cP-LSD or LSD directly — the "dangerous" severity rating is a class-level mechanistic inference.[35]model confidence 90%
Abstract confirms tramadol induces dose-dependent seizures and increases brain serotonin concentrations, supporting both mechanistic components of the claim.
Tramadol induces dose-dependent seizures in rats independent of serotonin mechanism. Tramadol-induced early-onset increase in brain serotonin and norepinephrine concentrations.
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verifiedSSRIs and SNRIs: Chronic SSRI administration attenuates LSD subjective effects, likely via compensatory 5-HT₂A receptor downregulation[36]model confidence 98%
Abstract directly confirms chronic SSRI attenuation of subjective LSD effects via 5-HT₂A receptor downregulation.
Chronic SSRI administration attenuates subjective LSD effects, likely via 5-HT2A receptor downregulation.
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verifiedMDMA: Co-administration of MDMA with LSD 100 µg significantly increases LSD Cmax and AUC, prolongs LSD plasma half-life, and produces additive cardiovascular effects (increased blood pressure, heart rate, mydriasis)[29]model confidence 98%
Abstract directly confirms all specific claims: increased LSD Cmax and AUC with MDMA, prolonged elimination half-life, and combined increases in BP, HR, and pupil size.
LSD Cmax and AUC higher when MDMA co-administered. LSD plasma elimination half-life longer with MDMA. Combined use increases BP, HR, pupil size more than LSD alone.
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verifiedKetanserin (5-HT₂A antagonists): Ketanserin fully blocks LSD effects when administered before or during the experience[4]model confidence 97%
Abstract explicitly states 'Ketanserin blocks all effects.'
Ketanserin blocks all effects.
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inconclusivePsychotic disorders and family history of psychosis: Absolute contraindication. LSD-class compounds can precipitate acute psychotic episodes and may worsen or unmask latent psychotic illness.[10]model confidence 85%
Abstract covers LSD mechanisms of action but does not address psychosis precipitation risk or contraindications.
Psychedelics (including LSD) act via 5-HT2A and 5-HT1A; activate mTOR-BDNF-neuroplasticity pathways.
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clinical evidence3 claims3verified
verifiedThe only controlled dosing study of 1cP-LSD outside the mouse head-twitch response assay is a veterinary trial by Hernández-Álvarez et al., in which shelter dogs received 10 µg oral 1cP-LSD over three weeks in a randomized blind design[30]model confidence 98%
Abstract directly confirms all key details: randomized blind trial in shelter dogs, 10 µg oral 1cP-LSD, 3-week duration.
Randomized blind trial in 20 shelter dogs. Low-dose 1cP-LSD (10 ug oral, 3 weeks) plus ethological intervention.
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verifiedHolze et al. separately characterized dose-dependent effects in healthy subjects (n = 16) across LSD 25–200 µg in a double-blind placebo-controlled design: subjective effects were dose-proportional, with a ceiling effect for positive drug effects near 100 µg and continuing increases in ego dissolution and anxiety at 200 µg[4]model confidence 93%
Abstract confirms dose-proportional effects, ceiling for good effects at 100 µg, ego dissolution and anxiety increase at 200 µg. n=16 not in abstract but not contradicted.
LSD 25-200ug: dose-proportional PK, first-order elimination, duration 6.7-11h dose-dependently. Ceiling for good effects at 100ug; ego dissolution and anxiety increase at 200ug.
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verifiedHolze et al. conducted a phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of LSD-assisted therapy in patients with anxiety with and without life-threatening illness[31]model confidence 98%
Abstract directly confirms Phase 2 RCT design for LSD-assisted therapy in patients with anxiety with or without life-threatening illness.
Phase 2 RCT: LSD-assisted therapy for anxiety with or without life-threatening illness.
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comparative pharmacology3 claims3verified
verifiedData from Brandt et al. 2020, Brandt et al. 2016, Brandt et al. 2019, Brandt et al. 2022.[1]model confidence 90%
Abstract is the primary 1cP-LSD characterization paper by Brandt et al. (2020), confirming this reference's role in the data attribution.
Primary characterization paper for 1cP-LSD. Mouse HTR ED50 = 430.0 nmol/kg.
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verifiedData from Brandt et al. 2020, Brandt et al. 2016, Brandt et al. 2019, Brandt et al. 2022.[12]model confidence 90%
Abstract is the 1P-LSD characterization paper by Brandt et al. (Part I, 2016), confirming this reference's role.
1P-LSD HTR ED50 = 349.6 nmol/kg; LSD ED50 = 132.8 nmol/kg.
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verifiedData from Brandt et al. 2020, Brandt et al. 2016, Brandt et al. 2019, Brandt et al. 2022.[14]model confidence 88%
Abstract is the 1B-LSD characterization paper (Part V) by Brandt et al., consistent with the 2019 attribution.
1B-LSD HTR ED50 = 976.7 nmol/kg (~14% potency of LSD).
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| 1database lookup | PubChem | 1cP-LSD | 1 result, 1 selected |
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| 2literature search | PubMed | 1cP-LSD 1-cyclopropionyl-LSD lysergamide | 4 results, 4 selected |
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| 3literature search | PubMed | 1P-LSD prodrug LSD metabolism human serum hydrolysis | 1 result, 1 selected |
selection rationaleselection rationaleKey analog PK data for extrapolation to 1cP-LSD | |||
| 4clinical trial search | ClinicalTrials.gov | 1cP-LSD lysergamide psychedelic | 0 results, 0 selected |
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| 5literature search | PubMed | return lysergamides Brandt Halberstadt new psychoactive substance analytical | 7 results, 7 selected |
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| 6literature search | PubMed | lysergic acid diethylamide LSD pharmacokinetics human half-life metabolism | 8 results, 4 selected |
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| 7literature search | OpenAlex | 1cP-LSD lysergamide designer drug new psychoactive substance | 14 results, 7 selected |
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| 8literature search | PubMed | LSD crystal structure 5-HT2A receptor Wacker ergoline binding | 1 result, 1 selected |
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| 9literature search | PubMed | LSD subjective effects psychedelic altered states consciousness 5D-ASC human study | 6 results, 3 selected |
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| 10literature search | PubMed | LSD tolerance cross-tolerance tryptamine serotonin receptor downregulation | 2 results, 2 selected |
selection rationaleselection rationaleMechanism basis for 1cP-LSD tolerance via LSD class | |||
| 11database lookup | PubMed (via PMID fetch) | PMID 28129538 | 1 result, 1 selected |
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| 12legal status search | Web search | 1cP-LSD Germany banned July 2021 NpSG UK Psychoactive Substances Act scheduling history | 10 results, 3 selected |
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| 13web search | Web search | 1cP-LSD first appeared research chemical market 2019 history synthesis discovery | 10 results, 1 selected |
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| 14document retrieval | PsychonautWiki | — | 1 result, 1 selected |
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| 15literature search | PubMed | LSD adverse effects HPPD hallucinogen persisting perception disorder | 8 results, 3 selected |
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| 16literature search | OpenAlex | LSD lysergic acid diethylamide receptor binding affinity Ki serotonin dopamine | 8 results, 3 selected |
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| 18literature search | PubMed | tramadol seizure serotonin mechanism serotonin syndrome opioid | 2 results, 2 selected |
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| 19clinical trial search | ClinicalTrials.gov | 1cP-LSD lysergamide psychedelic | 0 results, 0 selected |
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| 20database lookup | PubMed PMID fetch | Multiple PMIDs: 39624022 (1F-LSD), 8726753 (Bonson SSRI-LSD), 30883864 (Holze LSD formulation), 28342178 (ETH-LAD) | 4 results, 4 selected |
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# Research Output: 1cP-LSD
## Chemical Identity
**Verified via PubChem CID 155884675** (Ref 1 — database lookup):
- **Molecular Formula:** C₂₄H₂₉N₃O₂
- **Molecular Weight:** 391.5 g/mol
- **IUPAC Name:** (6aR,9R)-4-(cyclopropanecarbonyl)-N,N-diethyl-7-methyl-6,6a,8,9-tetrahydroindolo[4,3-fg]quinoline-9-carboxamide
- **InChIKey:** RAFUPYYDHPFASC-DYESRHJHSA-N
- **PubChem CID:** 155884675
- **Chemical Class:** Indole / Indoleamine / Tryptamine / Ergoline / Lysergamide (N1-acylated LSD derivative)
**Seed data discrepancies / gaps:**
- SMILES string: **Not returned by PubChem API.** The brief lists no SMILES; this remains unverified via structured tool. Flag for editorial retrieval directly from PubChem web entry or ChEMBL.
- CAS number: Not identified in any search. No CAS number is registered in accessible databases — likely absent as 1cP-LSD post-dates classic CAS registration workflows for designer compounds.
- IUPAC name in brief **confirmed identical** to PubChem entry.
- Molecular formula and weight confirmed. No discrepancies.
**Physical properties (limited data):**
Brandt et al. (2020 [Ref 1]) note the compound is distributed in blotter and pellet form. No published melting point, aqueous solubility, or formal stability data were found in the literature. Analytical work used methanol solutions; Tusiewicz et al. (2024 [Ref 14]) note that methanol can cause alcoholysis of N1-acyl LSD derivatives (including 1cP-LSD), producing LSD as an artifact — a critical consideration for analytical and harm-reduction contexts. Diethyl ether, tert-butyl methyl ether, dichloromethane, and acetone provide more stable extraction conditions (Tusiewicz et al. 2024 [Ref 14]).
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## Pharmacology
### Receptor Pharmacology
1cP-LSD is a **prodrug of LSD** (d-lysergic acid diethylamide). The N1-cyclopropanecarbonyl substituent at the indole nitrogen renders the compound a weak or inactive 5-HT₂A ligand in its intact form. Brandt et al. (2020 [Ref 1]) confirmed that incubation of 1cP-LSD with human serum at 37°C produces LSD, establishing the prodrug mechanism. This pattern was first described for 1P-ETH-LAD (Brandt et al. 2017 [Ref 16=actually Ref 7, Part III: PMID 28342178]) and definitively demonstrated in humans for 1P-LSD (Grumann et al. 2020 [Ref 5]).
The broader "Return of the Lysergamides" series confirms a class principle: **N1-acylation is detrimental to 5-HT₂A receptor activity, but in-vivo hydrolysis rapidly restores LSD-level activity** (Brandt et al. 2025, 1F-LSD paper [Ref 32]; Brandt et al. 2022 [Ref 9], 1V-LSD). Once hydrolyzed to LSD, the pharmacological profile matches LSD at all receptor targets.
### LSD Receptor Profile (Active Metabolite)
LSD — the active form — binds with nanomolar affinity at:
- **5-HT₂A receptor:** Primary psychedelic target; agonist/partial agonist activating Gq and β-arrestin2 pathways. Crystal structure of LSD bound to 5-HT₂B (Wacker et al. 2017 [Ref 16]) reveals an EL2 "lid" that explains LSD's characteristically slow dissociation kinetics at both 5-HT₂B and 5-HT₂A, contributing to prolonged duration of action. Active-state 5-HT₂A cryo-EM structure with LSD (Kim et al. 2020 [Ref 17]) shows arrestin-biased conformation.
- **5-HT₁A receptor:** Partial agonist. Activity at 5-HT₁A may modulate aspects of the LSD experience, including anxiolytic-like effects (Inserra et al. 2021 [Ref 29]).
- **Dopamine D₁/D₂/D₃/D₄ receptors:** Partial agonist activity documented; ergolines interact broadly with dopaminergic receptors (Ray 2010 [Ref 18]; Nichols 2018 [Ref 30]).
- **5-HT₂C receptor:** Agonist activity documented (Inserra et al. 2021 [Ref 29]).
- **TrkB (BDNF receptor):** Moliner et al. (2023 [Ref 26]) demonstrated LSD directly binds TrkB with ~1,000-fold higher affinity than classical antidepressants; this is mechanistically distinct from 5-HT₂A activation and mediates neuroplastic/antidepressant effects. 5-HT₂A-dependent (head-twitch) and TrkB-dependent (neuroplastic) effects are pharmacologically separable.
The full receptor promiscuity of LSD across 5-HT₁A, 5-HT₂A, 5-HT₂C, and multiple dopaminergic and adrenergic sites is summarized by Ray (2010 [Ref 18]) and reviewed in Cummins et al. (2025 [Ref 31]).
### Behavioral Pharmacology
Brandt et al. (2020 [Ref 1]) assessed 1cP-LSD in the mouse head-twitch response (HTR) assay — the standard in-vivo proxy for 5-HT₂A-mediated hallucinogen activity:
- **1cP-LSD HTR ED₅₀ = 430.0 nmol/kg** (C57BL/6J mice, IP)
- Comparator compounds in the series: LSD = 132.8 nmol/kg; 1P-LSD = 349.6 nmol/kg; AL-LAD = 174.9 nmol/kg; 1B-LSD = 976.7 nmol/kg; 1V-LSD = 373 nmol/kg
- 1cP-LSD is approximately 32% the potency of LSD in this assay; the reduced HTR potency relative to LSD is consistent with partial hydrolysis kinetics and lower intrinsic 5-HT₂A activity of the intact prodrug form
**Important caveat:** HTR potency in mice does not directly translate to human effective doses. The analogy between mouse HTR and human hallucinogenic effects is an approximation. No human potency data for 1cP-LSD exist.
### Pharmacokinetics
**No direct human PK studies exist for 1cP-LSD.** All available data are by structural analogy to 1P-LSD and from LSD reference studies.
**Prodrug hydrolysis (class mechanism):**
For 1P-LSD, Grumann et al. (2020 [Ref 5]) demonstrated in two human volunteers:
- Oral 1P-LSD 100 μg → only LSD detectable in serum and urine (1P-LSD undetectable orally)
- LSD elimination half-life ≈ 5.7h after oral 1P-LSD
- Bioavailability of LSD after oral 1P-LSD ≈ 100%
- 1P-LSD detectable for ≤4.16h IV (half-life dominated by rapid hydrolysis)
- Subjective effects were comparable to LSD in the literature
By structural analogy, 1cP-LSD is expected to behave similarly: orally administered 1cP-LSD undergoes rapid N1-deacylation to LSD, and the pharmacological experience reflects LSD pharmacokinetics. The cyclopropanoyl group (vs. propanoyl in 1P-LSD) may have marginally different hydrolysis kinetics due to steric and electronic effects, but this has not been measured.
**LSD reference PK (applicable via prodrug):**
- Dolder et al. (2017 [Ref 12]): oral LSD, dose-proportional PK, first-order elimination, half-life in the range of 2.6–3.6h
- Holze et al. (2021 [Ref 19, PMID 33059356]): LSD 25–200 μg, Tmax ≈ 1.5–2h, subjective duration 6.7–11h dose-dependently
- Holze et al. (2021 microdose [Ref not yet cited; PMID 32975835]): LSD half-life 2.7h in microdose PK
- Arikci et al. (2025): oral LSD absolute bioavailability 80%; bioequivalence of base/tartrate formulations
**Metabolism:** LSD is extensively metabolized hepatically. CYP enzymes are involved (CYP2D6 functionality correlated with LSD experience variability per Vizeli et al. 2024 [Ref — PMID 39231959]). Primary metabolites include nor-LSD, O-H-LSD, and trioxylated LSD, though the detailed metabolite profile for 1cP-LSD-derived LSD in humans has not been separately characterized.
**Onset delay:** Because 1cP-LSD requires an initial hydrolysis step before generating active LSD, onset may be slightly delayed relative to direct LSD administration. This is consistent with the brief's listed onset of 20–60 minutes.
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## History
**Market emergence:** 1cP-LSD (1-cyclopropanoyl-LSD; 1-cyclopropionyl-LSD) first appeared on the online research chemical market approximately **July 2019**, following regulatory action against 1P-LSD in Germany under the NpSG (Brandt et al. 2020 [Ref 1] describe it as having "recently emerged" at time of writing). Tanaka et al. (2020 [Ref 3]) document forensic detection of 1cP-LSD in paper sheet products collected in Japan from **September 2019 to March 2020**, confirming market presence by late 2019 at the latest.
**Prior publication history:** Before Brandt et al. (2020), 1cP-LSD had no published characterization in the scientific literature. Unlike 1-acetyl-LSD (ALD-52), which was synthesized in the 1950s as part of Hofmann's early ergoline work, 1cP-LSD appears to have been synthesized specifically for the research chemical market — no academic precursor synthesis has been identified. The compound was not listed in the classical psychedelic pharmacology literature.
**"Return of the Lysergamides" context:** Brandt et al. (2020 [Ref 1]) placed 1cP-LSD as Part VI in a series that began with 1P-LSD (Part I, 2016 [Ref 6]). The series documents the sequential emergence of N1-acylated LSD derivatives as research chemicals following scheduling actions.
**Regulatory and market succession:** In Germany, 1cP-LSD became the dominant legally-available lysergamide after 1P-LSD was captured by NpSG regulation in 2019. It was in turn banned under an NpSG amendment effective **July 2021** (web sources [Ref 36]), at which point 1V-LSD was marketed as its successor. This reflects a regulatory "arms race" pattern well-documented for the N1-acyl LSD derivative class (Luethi & Liechti 2020 [Ref 28]; Ponce 2024 [Ref — OpenAlex W4393014559]).
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## Subjective Effects
**No controlled human studies specific to 1cP-LSD exist.** Available information derives from: (a) the LSD literature (applicable via the prodrug mechanism), (b) the veterinary study in dogs (Hernández-Álvarez et al. 2026 [Ref 4]), and (c) community reports (PsychonautWiki [Ref 25]).
### Effects from LSD Research (Applicable via Prodrug Mechanism)
Holze et al. (2021 [Ref 19]) characterized dose-dependent LSD effects at 25–200 μg in a double-blind RCT (n=16):
- Dose-proportional subjective response from 25 μg upward
- **Ceiling effect for "good drug effects"** around 100 μg; ego dissolution and anxiety increase further at 200 μg
- **Duration:** 6.7–11h dose-dependently; subjective duration increases with dose
- **Autonomic effects:** Moderate increases in blood pressure and heart rate
- 5-HT₂A antagonist ketanserin fully blocked LSD effects
Hirschfeld et al. (2023 [Ref 20]) — meta-analysis of LSD dose-response with 5D-ASC/MEQ30 data:
- Sigmoid dose-response with plateau at ~100 μg
- Most strongly modulated domains: perceptual changes, illusory imagination, ego dissolution
- Anxiety and "dread of ego dissolution" showed smaller effect sizes
- Non-pharmacological factors (set, setting, personality) contribute substantially to variability
Subjective domains documented in controlled LSD research include: visual distortions, tracers, color enhancement, synesthesia, internal and external hallucinations; altered body sense; thought acceleration; emotional amplification; ego dissolution; time distortion; mystical-type experiences; enhanced sociability. These closely map the effects taxonomy in the seed data.
### Veterinary Study (1cP-LSD Specific)
Hernández-Álvarez et al. (2026 [Ref 4]) administered 10 μg oral 1cP-LSD (approximately equivalent to a human threshold dose when scaled by body weight) to shelter dogs over 3 weeks. Documented behavioral improvements: increased sociability, calmness, and positive emotional reactivity. Effects persisted 3 weeks after cessation. This study provides the only experimental 1cP-LSD dosing data outside mouse HTR, but the cross-species translation to humans is limited.
### Duration Confirmation
Seed data duration (total 8–12h) is **consistent with** LSD research data (Holze 2021: 6.7–11h) and community reports. The total duration range is conservative and appropriate. The brief's duration values are not contradicted by any published source and are consistent with structural analog data.
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## Safety & Toxicity
### Acute Toxicity
**No published human acute toxicity data exist specifically for 1cP-LSD.** The brief correctly notes: "Inferred from pharmacological class — not sourced from literature. Review recommended."
Jurowski et al. (2026 [Ref 2]) — the only toxicology study specific to 1cP-LSD — used multi-platform **in silico** modeling (ADMETlab 3.0, Percepta, STopTox, ProTox 3.0, VEGA, TEST 5.1.2):
- **Predicted rat LD₅₀ (oral):** 49–85 mg/kg (Percepta platform); other platforms gave varying values
- **Pulmonary toxicity risk predicted at 81%** (1cP-LSD, among highest in the series)
- **Genotoxicity alerts: up to 90% predicted probability** (Percepta) — but OCHEM platform classified all lysergamide analogs as **non-mutagenic**. This is a direct in silico conflict that cannot be resolved without experimental data.
- **hERG channel inhibition** (cardiotoxicity): 1cP-LSD showed lower predicted cardiotoxic risk than 1V-LSD (IC₅₀ = 1.4 μM for 1V-LSD); 1cP-LSD specific IC₅₀ values not extracted in the abstract
**⚠️ FLAG:** All toxicology values for 1cP-LSD come exclusively from computational prediction. No in vitro or in vivo experimental toxicology data have been published. The conflicting genotoxicity signals (Percepta vs. OCHEM) and the elevated pulmonary toxicity prediction are hypotheses requiring experimental validation.
**LSD class toxicity (applicable by analogy):** LSD is regarded as having very low acute toxicity in humans. No confirmed human fatalities from LSD overdose have been documented in the literature. Animal LD₅₀ data for LSD: rats ~46 mg/kg (IV, historical data). The therapeutic index for LSD is considered very wide. LSD does not produce organ damage in standard toxicological evaluations (Inserra et al. 2021 [Ref 29]).
### HPPD
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) is a known risk with LSD and related compounds. Halpern et al. (2018 [Ref 23]) reviewed HPPD: Type I (brief flashbacks) is more common; Type II (chronic perceptual disturbances) is rarer. Pre-existing anxiety and visual symptoms (floaters, tinnitus) may predict vulnerability. Müller et al. (2022 [Ref 24]) found limited HPPD incidence in controlled LSD research settings, but acknowledged inadequate long-term data.
**No HPPD cases specific to 1cP-LSD have been published.**
### Cardiovascular Effects
LSD in controlled studies produces moderate, dose-dependent increases in heart rate and blood pressure (Holze et al. 2021 [Ref 19]). Vasoconstriction is documented at the receptor level (ergoline activity at adrenergic receptors). These effects are transient and non-dangerous in healthy individuals at typical recreational doses, but are relevant for individuals with cardiovascular pathology.
### Psychological Risks
As an LSD prodrug, 1cP-LSD carries the same psychological risk profile as LSD:
- Acute anxiety and panic reactions, dose-dependent; anxiety increases substantially at >100 μg LSD-equivalent (Holze et al. 2021 [Ref 19])
- "Bad trips" / challenging experiences — psychologically distressing experiences, particularly in adverse set and setting
- Risk of acute psychotic episodes in vulnerable individuals (those with personal or family history of psychosis)
- Ego dissolution at higher doses (>100 μg LSD-equivalent)
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## Harm Reduction
### Testing and Identification
Tusiewicz et al. (2024 [Ref 14]) establish that:
- GC-MS analysis of 1cP-LSD in methanol causes alcoholysis → LSD detected as artifact; correct identification requires non-protic solvents
- UV spectroscopy can be used as supplementary screening tool
- 1cP-LSD and 1cP-MiPLA (a structural isomer) can be differentiated by GC-MS ion ratios; this is critical for accurate identification
- Reagent testing (Ehrlich, Hofmann) will produce positive results for both LSD and N1-acyl derivatives since the indole scaffold is intact; these tests do not differentiate 1cP-LSD from LSD. Confirmatory testing via MS is required for identification
Adamowicz & Mulka (2022 [OpenAlex W4283577141]) developed and validated an LC-MS/MS method for detection of 1cP-LSD and related analogs (ALD-52, 1P-LSD, 1B-LSD) in whole blood with LOD 0.01 ng/mL — relevant for forensic and clinical toxicology contexts.
### General Psychedelic Harm Reduction
For 1cP-LSD (acting as LSD prodrug):
- Start at lower doses due to individual variability; the seed data threshold (15 μg) and light (25–75 μg) ranges are appropriate starting points
- Adequate set (mental state) and setting (physical environment) strongly influence outcome (Vizeli et al. 2024 [PMID 39231959])
- Sober sitter recommended for first-time use or high-dose sessions
- Do not redose if effects are delayed — onset delayed relative to direct LSD due to prodrug hydrolysis step (20–60 min); perceived lack of effect should not prompt early redosing
- Avoid combination with tramadol or other serotonergic/seizure-threshold-lowering drugs (see Interactions)
- Avoid in individuals with personal or family history of psychosis or schizophrenia
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## Tolerance & Dependence
### Tolerance
1cP-LSD is expected to produce rapid tolerance via the LSD mechanism:
- **Mechanism:** Repeated 5-HT₂A agonist exposure → receptor downregulation in frontal cortex (Buckholtz et al. 1990 [Ref 11]) → reduced sensitivity to subsequent doses
- de la Fuente Revenga et al. (2022 [Ref 10]) demonstrated that DOI tolerance in mice develops within 24h of a single dose, with cross-tolerance to LSD; 5-HT₂A downregulation confirmed as mechanism (β-arrestin-2 independent)
- **Clinical expectation:** Tolerance builds rapidly, within 1–3 days of repeated use; return to baseline requires approximately 14 days; consistent with seed data (half-life 6 days, full reset 14 days)
- These values in the seed data are **consistent with** published LSD class data but are extrapolations, not direct 1cP-LSD measurements
### Cross-Tolerance
Cross-tolerance to other serotonergic psychedelics (psilocybin, DMT, mescaline) via shared 5-HT₂A downregulation mechanism is well-established for LSD and extends to the prodrug class by inference.
### Dependence
- **Physical dependence:** None documented for LSD or related lysergamides
- **Psychological dependence:** Considered low; LSD does not produce dopaminergic reinforcement or withdrawal syndrome
- **Abuse potential:** Low; rapid tolerance development limits compulsive use patterns
- Inserra et al. (2021 [Ref 29]) note that psychedelics present limited dependence liability, consistent with seed data characterization
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## Interactions
### Tramadol — **DANGEROUS** (seed data rating confirmed as warranted but not directly evidenced for 1cP-LSD)
Mechanism basis: Tramadol lowers seizure threshold (dose-dependent seizures in rats: Lagard et al. 2016 [Ref 33]) and acts as a serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. LSD-class compounds also lower seizure threshold (listed in effects taxonomy). The combination creates compounded seizure risk and serotonergic burden. Seizures in rats from tramadol are independent of brain serotonin per Lagard et al. (2016 [Ref 33]), though tramadol also increases brain serotonin concentrations, which overlaps with the serotonergic mechanism of LSD.
**⚠️ FLAG:** The "dangerous" severity rating is clinically plausible but is not based on a published human case report or controlled study for 1cP-LSD specifically, nor even for LSD + tramadol directly. This is inferred from each compound's independent mechanisms. The generation agent should note this as class-level inference.
### Cannabis — **UNKNOWN** (seed data rating)
No published data on 1cP-LSD + cannabis combination. Cannabis (CB₁ agonist) and LSD (5-HT₂A agonist) act through distinct receptors; anecdotal reports suggest intensification of psychedelic effects. No controlled interaction studies found.
### SSRIs / SNRIs
Chronic SSRI administration attenuates LSD subjective effects, likely via 5-HT₂A receptor downregulation (Bonson et al. 1996 [Ref 27]). This would reduce the effects of 1cP-LSD when used concurrently with SSRIs. Acute SSRI administration may have different effects.
### MDMA
Straumann et al. (2023 [Ref 34]) demonstrated that MDMA co-administration with LSD 100 μg significantly increased LSD Cmax and AUC and prolonged LSD plasma half-life. Combined use increased blood pressure, heart rate, and pupil size more than LSD alone. This interaction would apply to 1cP-LSD via the prodrug mechanism and is relevant for harm reduction.
### Lithium
Not searched specifically, but the LSD + lithium interaction (seizure risk) is widely recognized in the harm reduction literature. No PubMed results were returned for this specific query in this research session. **⚠️ FLAG:** Lithium interaction warrants a separate targeted search for the generation agent.
### Ketanserin / 5-HT₂A antagonists
Ketanserin fully blocks LSD effects when administered before or after LSD (Becker et al. 2023 [PMID 36342343]). This is the pharmacological rescue mechanism if needed. Applicable to 1cP-LSD via prodrug mechanism.
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## Legal Status
**United States:**
LSD is Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 812). 1cP-LSD is not explicitly scheduled. Under the Federal Analogue Act (21 U.S.C. § 813), any substance "substantially similar" to a Schedule I or II controlled substance may be treated as Schedule I when intended for human consumption. Whether 1cP-LSD meets the "substantially similar" standard has not been adjudicated. Enforcement risk applies. No specific regulatory action identified as of 2025.
**United Kingdom:**
Covered under the **Psychoactive Substances Act 2016** (came into force 26 May 2016), which bans the production, supply, and importation of any substance intended to produce a psychoactive effect, with exemptions for alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and licensed medicines. 1cP-LSD is not a specific Named Drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, but the PSA 2016 effectively prohibits it.
**Germany:**
1cP-LSD was banned under an amendment to the **Neue-Psychoaktive-Stoffe-Gesetz (NpSG)** that took effect **July 2021** [Ref 36]. The NpSG bans entire structural groups of psychoactive substances rather than individual named compounds, and the amendment was specifically crafted to capture 1cP-LSD and related lysergamide derivatives. This ended the legal sales of 1cP-LSD in Germany; 1V-LSD was marketed as its successor until it was also banned.
**Canada:**
1cP-LSD does not appear on Schedule I–VI of the Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as of 2025 and is reported as an uncontrolled substance (web sources, 2025). LSD itself is Schedule III in Canada.
**Australia:**
1cP-LSD is not explicitly listed in the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Standard for Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) by name. LSD is Schedule 9 (prohibited substance). Analogue provisions may apply. Status requires jurisdiction-specific legal advice.
**Netherlands / Switzerland / EU:**
Specific scheduling information for 1cP-LSD in these jurisdictions was not found in published sources. Many EU member states have broad NPS legislation that may apply. The EMCDDA monitoring network covers lysergamide NPS as a class.
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## Clinical Trials
**No clinical trials have been registered or published for 1cP-LSD** (ClinicalTrials.gov search returned zero results for "1cP-LSD" or "lysergamide psychedelic" with 1cP-LSD identifiers).
Extensive clinical trial programs exist for LSD (the active metabolite) — including Holze et al. (2023 [Ref 37]) phase II RCT for anxiety. These are not applicable to 1cP-LSD as a distinct investigational compound; their results would apply to the LSD metabolite that 1cP-LSD generates.
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## Community Feedback Analysis
**No community feedback was submitted** (Part A2 of the brief is empty).
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## Gaps & Flags
### Critical Gaps — Safety-Critical
1. **⚠️ No human pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic studies for 1cP-LSD.** All dose/duration data are based on structural analogy to LSD (via prodrug) and community reports. No Tmax, Cmax, t½, or bioavailability values have been measured in humans for 1cP-LSD. The generation agent must clearly label all dose/duration claims as based on structural analogy and community consensus, not direct measurement.
2. **⚠️ Toxicity data are exclusively in silico (Jurowski et al. 2026 [Ref 2]).** The LD₅₀ estimate (49–85 mg/kg, rat, predicted), the 81% pulmonary toxicity prediction, and the genotoxicity alerts are computational outputs, not experimental findings. The conflicting genotoxicity signals (Percepta: 90% risk; OCHEM: non-mutagenic) cannot be resolved from published data. All toxicity claims must be explicitly labeled "predicted" or "in silico" with the source cited.
3. **⚠️ Tramadol interaction rated "dangerous" in seed data — not evidenced by a specific case report or controlled study.** The rating is mechanistically plausible (seizure threshold lowering by both compounds; serotonergic burden) but is class-level inference. Flag for editorial review: the generation agent should not present this as a published documented interaction without qualification.
4. **⚠️ Seizure threshold reduction listed in the effects taxonomy** — this is consistent with the LSD pharmacological class but no 1cP-LSD-specific clinical data support it. Label as class inference.
5. **⚠️ Cannabis interaction rated "unknown"** — confirmed as unknown. No evidence found in either direction.
### Data Gaps — Non-Critical
6. **SMILES string not retrieved** from PubChem API. Brief lists no SMILES. This should be fetched directly from PubChem web entry (CID 155884675) for the generation agent's chemical data section.
7. **CAS number not identified.** 1cP-LSD likely has no formal CAS registration as a post-2019 designer compound. Note as absent.
8. **No published melting point, pKa, aqueous solubility, or log P data** for 1cP-LSD in the literature.
9. **Metabolite profile of 1cP-LSD in humans not characterized.** Brandt et al. (2020 [Ref 1]) show LSD formation in serum; the cyclopropanoic acid co-product of hydrolysis has not been studied for bioactivity or toxicity.
10. **Stereochemistry:** 1cP-LSD carries the same (6aR,9R) configuration as d-LSD; no iso-1cP-LSD characterization studies were found. The PubChem IUPAC name confirms (6aR,9R) stereochemistry.
11. **Lithium + LSD interaction** is a widely reported dangerous combination in harm reduction resources but was not retrieved via PubMed in this research session. The generation agent should include a note on lithium as a suspected dangerous interaction pending a dedicated search.
12. **Discovery/synthesis origin:** Multiple web sources give inconsistent dates (2015 or 2019); the earliest confirmed scientific report is Tanaka et al. (September 2019 detection date) and Brandt et al. (2020, submitted ~late 2019). No academic synthesis pathway paper exists. Origin is attributed to research chemical market actors, not academic chemistry labs.
13. **Dose data:** The seed data dose ranges (threshold 15 μg through heavy 300+ μg) are consistent with:
- PsychonautWiki community consensus [Ref 25]
- LSD dose-response data (Holze 2021 [Ref 19]: effects from 25 μg onward)
- No direct contradiction found in any published source
These values are based on the LSD reference + community reports, not direct titration studies for 1cP-LSD. The generation agent should note this provenance transparently.
14. **Duration data:** Seed data (total 8–12h) is consistent with LSD research (Holze 2021: 6.7–11h). The seed data aftereffects range (6–24h) is plausible given LSD's prolonged effects. No specific contradiction found.
15. **Tolerance seed data (half-life 6 days, full reset 14 days):** These are class-level values inferred from the LSD tolerance literature. The 14-day full reset is consistent with 5-HT₂A receptor resensitization timelines from animal models (de la Fuente Revenga et al. 2022 [Ref 10]; Buckholtz et al. 1990 [Ref 11]). Not directly measured for 1cP-LSD.