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ALD-52

1-acetyl-N,N-diethyllysergamide

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1PubMedALD-52 lysergamide pharmacology54Core pharmacology and biotransformation data for ALD-52 specifically
2PubChemALD-5211Primary chemical identity verification; fills gap in seed data (no CID, formula, or InChIKey in brief)
3OpenAlexALD-52 1-acetyl-LSD lysergamide105Landmark papers on ALD-52 and related lysergamides; designer drug pharmacology context
4PubMedLSD pharmacokinetics human plasma74LSD pharmacokinetics (half-life, Tmax, elimination) directly applicable to ALD-52 prodrug
5PubMedHolze LSD acute effects healthy humans53Clinical LSD PK/PD studies with dose ranges and duration data directly applicable to ALD-52
6PubMedNichols hallucinogens pharmacology review83Authoritative pharmacology reviews for LSD and psychedelics class
7PubMedLSD crystal structure serotonin 5-HT2A binding22Structural pharmacology of LSD receptor binding directly relevant to ALD-52 active metabolite
8PubMedHPPD hallucinogen persisting perception disorder LSD83Adverse event data (HPPD) relevant to ALD-52 safety profile
9PubMedLSD tolerance serotonin receptor downregulation22Tolerance mechanism data directly applicable to ALD-52 (prodrug for LSD)
10WebALD-52 legal status United Kingdom Germany Switzerland analog act scheduling103Legal status data for major jurisdictions
11ClinicalTrials.gov · absenceALD-52 lysergamide psychedelic00No clinical trial data exists for ALD-52 specifically
12PubChemCID 20111111Chemical identity confirmation
13WebALD-52 Orange Sunshine history synthesis 1950s Sandoz legal status102Historical context and legal status data not available via academic databases
14OpenAlexLSD receptor binding affinity Ki dopamine serotonin82Drug interaction data and designer drug pharmacology review
15PubMedtramadol serotonin syndrome serotonergic toxicity mechanism opioid42Mechanistic basis for the tramadol+ALD-52 dangerous interaction: tramadol is serotonergic via SERT inhibition
16MultipleALD-52 potency relative to LSD53Reconcile seed data claims about ALD-52 potency with published evidence
17WebALD-52 SMILES PubChem CID 201111101Chemical identity completion - SMILES not returned by PubChem API
89 claims by section — every cited sentence, checked against its source
safety26 · 25 ok
  • LSD at clinical doses produces mild-to-moderate increases in heart rate and blood pressure consistent with sympathomimetic stimulation, with no QTc prolongationsupported

    Mild-to-moderate HR and BP increase, pupil dilation. QTc not prolonged. s00213-021-05978-6

  • Ego dissolution and anxiety increase markedly at 200 µg versus 100 µg LSD in controlled settingssupported

    Ego dissolution and anxiety greater at 200 mcg. s41386-020-00883-6

  • SSRIs/SNRIs: Chronic SSRI administration attenuates LSD's subjective effects, likely via 5-HT2A receptor downregulationsupported

    Chronic SSRI administration attenuates subjective LSD effects, likely via 5-HT2A receptor downregulation. 0893-133x(95)00145-4

  • LSD — and by extension ALD-52 as its prodrug — is considered physiologically non-toxic at recreational and clinical dosessupported

    Physiologically safe, no dependence or addiction. pr.115.011478

  • LSD — and by extension ALD-52 as its prodrug — is considered physiologically non-toxic at recreational and clinical dosessupported

    LSD non-toxic and medically safe at standard dosages (50-200 µg). Physiologically, not toxic. j.forsciint.2018.01.006

  • Nichols analyzed five deaths previously attributed to "LSD toxicity" and found that two involved massive overdoses far exceeding recreational doses, two were cases of fatal cardiovascular collapse under maximal physical restraint by police (not directly LSD-induced), and one was likely a drug substitution with 25I-NBOMe rather than LSD.supported

    Five attributed fatalities analyzed: 2 involved massive overdoses, 2 involved physical restraint (not LSD), 1 likely a drug substitution (25i-NBOMe). j.forsciint.2018.01.006

  • No hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, or neurotoxicity has been documented for LSD or ALD-52 at standard doses.supported

    Physiologically safe, no dependence or addiction. pr.115.011478

  • Cases of chronic visual disturbances — tracers, halos, geometric patterns — persisting months to years after LSD exposure have been reportedsupported

    HPPD case in 28-year-old male after LSD and cannabis. Symptoms 7 months after stopping LSD. cureus.46262

  • Cases of chronic visual disturbances — tracers, halos, geometric patterns — persisting months to years after LSD exposure have been reportedsupported

    HPPD case with AIWS (micropsia, macropsia) persisting after LSD cessation. Complete remission at 1 year follow-up. pmid:25841113

  • No ALD-52-specific data exist; this risk is extrapolated from the LSD class literature.supported

    Comprehensive review of psychedelics pharmacology. pr.115.011478

  • LSD and the psychedelic class are not habit-forming and produce no physical dependence or withdrawal syndromesupported

    Physiologically safe, no dependence or addiction. pr.115.011478

  • Tolerance develops rapidly — essentially after a single dose — via progressive downregulation of cortical 5-HT2 receptor densitypartially supported

    LSD 130 mcg/kg IP x5 days produced selective 5-HT2 binding decrease in cortex. Visible after 3 days. pmid:1969270

  • In mice, tolerance to 5-HT2A agonists develops after a single administration through a signaling mechanism independent of beta-arrestin-2, with cross-tolerance to LSD.supported

    Tolerance develops after single dose and progressively with repeated dosing. Beta-arrestin-2 knockout mice unchanged. acschemneuro.2c00170

  • 5-HT2 receptor downregulation resolves between 48 and 96 hours after LSD cessation in ratssupported

    Persisted 48h but not 96h after last dose. pmid:1969270

  • ALD-52 shares full cross-tolerance with LSD and other 5-HT2A agonist psychedelics (psilocybin, DMT, mescaline) due to the shared receptor mechanism.partially supported

    DOI and LSD show cross-tolerance via 5-HT2A receptor mechanism. acschemneuro.2c00170

  • Tramadol: Tramadol inhibits the serotonin transporter (SERT), elevating synaptic serotoninsupported

    Tramadol inhibits human SERT in HEK293 cells. s00204-018-2244-6

  • Combined with a 5-HT2A partial agonist (LSD/ALD-52), this multi-mechanism serotonergic assault can cause serotonin syndrome — characterized by clonus, hyperreflexia, hyperthermia, and agitation, which is life-threatening in severe casessupported

    Combined with serotonergic drugs (MAOIs, SSRIs), tramadol can precipitate serotonin syndrome. Tramadol among opioids most associated with serotonin toxicity. s00204-018-2244-6

  • Combined with a 5-HT2A partial agonist (LSD/ALD-52), this multi-mechanism serotonergic assault can cause serotonin syndrome — characterized by clonus, hyperreflexia, hyperthermia, and agitation, which is life-threatening in severe casessupported

    Life-threatening serotonin toxicity requires combinations acting by different mechanisms. pmid:16051647

  • MAOIs: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors combined with serotonergic substances can cause dangerous serotonin toxicitysupported

    Tramadol is a weak SERT inhibitor and has been involved in serotonin toxicity with MAOIs. pmid:16051647

  • ALD-52 is metabolized by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4; LSD is eliminated primarily by CYP2D6partially supported

    Initial metabolic steps primarily catalyzed by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. s00216-018-1558-9

  • ALD-52 is metabolized by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4; LSD is eliminated primarily by CYP2D6partially supported

    CYP2D6 is key enzyme for LSD metabolism in vivo. s41598-021-90343-y

  • CYP2D6 poor metabolizers experience approximately 75% higher LSD AUC and prolonged, intensified effects.supported

    CYP2D6 poor metabolizers have ~75% higher LSD AUC and longer half-lives, greater subjective effects, longer durations. s41598-021-90343-y

  • Claim in safety — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Concurrent serotonergic medications: MAOIs, tramadol, and other serotonin-elevating agents create risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with ALD-52/LSD.supported

    Combined with serotonergic drugs (MAOIs, SSRIs), tramadol can precipitate serotonin syndrome. s00204-018-2244-6

  • Concurrent serotonergic medications: MAOIs, tramadol, and other serotonin-elevating agents create risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with ALD-52/LSD.supported

    Tramadol is a weak SERT inhibitor and has been involved in serotonin toxicity with MAOIs. Life-threatening serotonin toxicity requires combinations acting by different mechanisms. pmid:16051647

  • Severe cardiovascular disease: LSD produces sympathomimetic cardiovascular stimulationsupported

    Mild-to-moderate HR and BP increase, pupil dilation. s00213-021-05978-6

pharmacology16 · 13 ok
  • ALD-52 is a prodrug for LSDsupported

    High LSD plasma levels detected in rats after subcutaneous ALD-52 and 1P-LSD, confirming prodrug status. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • The N1-acetyl substitution substantially reduces direct receptor affinity: 1-acyl substitution decreases affinity for most monoamine receptors, including 5-HT2A, by one to two orders of magnitude compared to LSDsupported

    1-acyl substitution reduced affinity for monoamine receptors by 1-2 orders of magnitude. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • In Ca2+-mobilization functional assays, ALD-52 demonstrates weak efficacy or antagonist behavior at 5-HT2 receptor subtypessupported

    ALD-52, 1P-LSD and 1B-LSD have weak efficacy or act as antagonists in Ca2+ assays. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • Halberstadt et al. detected high levels of LSD in rat plasma following subcutaneous ALD-52 administration, confirming rapid and efficient deacylationsupported

    High LSD plasma levels detected in rats after subcutaneous ALD-52 and 1P-LSD, confirming prodrug status. Deacylation in vivo is rapid and efficient. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • Brandt et al. describe ALD-52 as "one of the earliest examples" of N1-acylated LSD derivatives, noting that N1-substitution is "detrimental for the activity of LSD at the 5-HT2A receptor" but that these compounds "are rapidly hydrolyzed in vivo and are believed to act as prodrugs for LSD".supported

    ALD-52 is one of earliest N1-acylated LSD derivatives. N1-substitution reduces 5-HT2A activity but compounds rapidly hydrolyzed in vivo to LSD. dta.3829

  • The active metabolite LSD acts primarily as a partial agonist at cortical 5-HT2A receptors, particularly at apical dendrites of layer V neocortical pyramidal cells — the receptor primarily responsible for hallucinogenic effectssupported

    Agonists/partial agonists at 5-HT2A receptors, especially neocortical pyramidal cells layer V. pr.115.011478

  • The active metabolite LSD acts primarily as a partial agonist at cortical 5-HT2A receptors, particularly at apical dendrites of layer V neocortical pyramidal cells — the receptor primarily responsible for hallucinogenic effectssupported

    Ergolines like LSD engage specific binding pocket residues. Layer V neocortical pyramidal cells highest 5-HT2A density. j.pharmr.2025.100059

  • Claim in pharmacology — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Claim in pharmacology — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Wagmann et al. characterized ALD-52 metabolism in pooled human liver S9 fractions and identified deacylation to LSD as a primary metabolic pathwaysupported

    Elucidated pooled human liver S9 fraction metabolism of ALD-52 and 8 other LSD derivatives. Deacylation to LSD observed for ALD-52, 1P-LSD, 1B-LSD. s00216-018-1558-9

  • The principal enzymes catalyzing N-dealkylation and hydroxylation were CYP1A2 and CYP3A4supported

    Initial metabolic steps primarily catalyzed by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. N-dealkylation and hydroxylation predominant. s00216-018-1558-9

  • In vivo rat plasma studies confirmed rapid systemic conversion to LSD.supported

    High LSD plasma levels detected in rats after subcutaneous ALD-52 and 1P-LSD, confirming prodrug status. Deacylation in vivo is rapid and efficient. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • Oral LSD reaches peak plasma concentration (Tmax) at approximately 1.1 hours, with an elimination half-life of approximately 2.7 hours (95% CI: 1.5–6.2) at microdosessupported

    Mean half-life 2.7 hours. Tmax ~1.1 hours. cpt.2057

  • Oral LSD reaches peak plasma concentration (Tmax) at approximately 1.1 hours, with an elimination half-life of approximately 2.7 hours (95% CI: 1.5–6.2) at microdosessupported

    Mean half-life 2.7 hours. Tmax ~1.1 hours. cpt.2057

  • Claim in pharmacology — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • CYP2D6 is the principal enzyme governing LSD elimination: poor metabolizers exhibit approximately 75% higher LSD AUC, longer half-lives, and greater subjective effect intensity and duration.supported

    CYP2D6 poor metabolizers have ~75% higher LSD AUC and longer half-lives, greater subjective effects, longer durations. CYP2D6 is key enzyme for LSD metabolism in vivo. s41598-021-90343-y

summary11 · 11 ok
  • Oral duration ranges from approximately 7 to 11 hours depending on dose.supported

    Duration 6.7-11h by dose. s41386-020-00883-6

  • First synthesized by Albert Hofmann and Franz Troxler at Sandoz Laboratories in 1957 as part of systematic lysergamide structure-activity exploration, ALD-52 saw limited clinical evaluation in the 1960s before decades of obscuritypartially supported

    ALD-52 first synthesized in 1950s, produces psychedelic effects similar to LSD. dta.3691

  • It resurfaced in the 2010s as a new psychoactive substance, prompting systematic characterization in the "Return of the Lysergamides" research seriessupported

    Return of the lysergamides. Part I: Analytical and behavioural characterization of 1-propionyl-d-lysergic acid diethylamide (1P-LSD) dta.1884

  • The pharmacological profile is understood entirely through metabolic conversion to LSD, confirmed by detection of high plasma LSD concentrations following ALD-52 administration in rats.supported

    High LSD plasma levels detected in rats after subcutaneous ALD-52 and 1P-LSD, confirming prodrug status. Deacylation in vivo is rapid and efficient. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • ALD-52 itself has negligible direct receptor activity — N1-acetylation reduces 5-HT2A affinity by one to two orders of magnitude versus LSDsupported

    1-acyl substitution reduced affinity for monoamine receptors by 1-2 orders of magnitude. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • Rapid enzymatic hydrolysis by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 liberates LSD in plasma and tissues, which then acts as a partial agonist at cortical 5-HT2A receptors on layer V pyramidal neurons — the primary molecular trigger for psychedelic effects.partially supported

    Deacylation to LSD observed for ALD-52, 1P-LSD, 1B-LSD. Initial metabolic steps primarily catalyzed by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. s00216-018-1558-9

  • Rapid enzymatic hydrolysis by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 liberates LSD in plasma and tissues, which then acts as a partial agonist at cortical 5-HT2A receptors on layer V pyramidal neurons — the primary molecular trigger for psychedelic effects.supported

    Agonists/partial agonists at 5-HT2A receptors, especially neocortical pyramidal cells layer V. pr.115.011478

  • LSD — and by extension ALD-52 — is physiologically non-toxic at recreational doses, with no documented organ damage and an extremely wide therapeutic indexsupported

    Physiologically safe, no dependence or addiction. pr.115.011478

  • LSD — and by extension ALD-52 — is physiologically non-toxic at recreational doses, with no documented organ damage and an extremely wide therapeutic indexsupported

    LSD non-toxic and medically safe at standard dosages (50-200 µg). Physiologically, not toxic. j.forsciint.2018.01.006

  • Tolerance develops rapidly via cortical 5-HT2 receptor downregulation, with full sensitivity typically restored within 14 days — a biological deterrent to compulsive usepartially supported

    LSD 130 mcg/kg IP x5 days produced selective 5-HT2 binding decrease in cortex. Visible after 3 days, persisted 48h but not 96h after last dose. pmid:1969270

  • Principal risks are psychological: acute distress reactions and, rarely, hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD)supported

    HPPD case in 28-year-old male after LSD and cannabis. LSD most common HPPD precipitant. cureus.46262

pharmacokinetic-detail8 · 7 ok
  • Claim in pharmacokinetic-detail — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • The threshold for detectable psychotropic effects is approximately 10 µgsupported

    Threshold psychotropic dose 10 µg LSD base. cpt.2057

  • Subjective effect duration increases with dose: approximately 6.7 hours at 25 µg, extending to 11 hours at 200 µgsupported

    Duration 6.7-11h by dose. s41386-020-00883-6

  • A ceiling effect for positive drug effects ("good drug effect" VAS) was observed at 100 µg, while ego dissolution and anxiety continued to increase at 200 µg.supported

    Good drug effect ceiling at 100 mcg. Ego dissolution and anxiety greater at 200 mcg. s41386-020-00883-6

  • In pooled human liver S9 fractions, CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 were identified as the primary enzymes responsible for initial metabolic steps including N-dealkylation and hydroxylationsupported

    Initial metabolic steps primarily catalyzed by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. N-dealkylation and hydroxylation predominant. s00216-018-1558-9

  • In vivo, subcutaneous administration of ALD-52 to rats produced high plasma levels of LSD, confirming efficient systemic conversion.supported

    High LSD plasma levels detected in rats after subcutaneous ALD-52 and 1P-LSD, confirming prodrug status. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • Vizeli et al. demonstrated in a pooled analysis that CYP2D6 poor metabolizers exhibit approximately 75% higher LSD area under the curve (AUC), longer elimination half-lives, and greater subjective effect intensity and duration compared to extensive metabolizerssupported

    CYP2D6 poor metabolizers have ~75% higher LSD AUC and longer half-lives, greater subjective effects, longer durations. N=81 from 4 Phase 1 studies. s41598-021-90343-y

  • Deacylation phase: CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 inhibitors (fluvoxamine, ciprofloxacin, ritonavir, ketoconazole) could slow conversion to LSD, potentially delaying onset and altering the time course of effects.supported

    Initial metabolic steps primarily catalyzed by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. s00216-018-1558-9

receptor-pharmacology8 · 6 ok
  • Halberstadt et al. tested ALD-52 in competitive binding and Ca2+-mobilization assays, finding that 1-acyl substitution reduces affinity for most monoamine receptors — including 5-HT2A — by one to two orders of magnitude versus LSDsupported

    1-acyl substitution reduced affinity for monoamine receptors by 1-2 orders of magnitude. ALD-52, 1P-LSD and 1B-LSD have weak efficacy or act as antagonists in Ca2+ assays. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • In functional Ca2+-mobilization assays at 5-HT2 receptor subtypes, ALD-52 demonstrated weak efficacy or antagonist behavior.supported

    ALD-52, 1P-LSD and 1B-LSD have weak efficacy or act as antagonists in Ca2+ assays. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • LSD acts as a partial agonist at 5-HT2A receptors, the primary molecular target for hallucinogenic effectssupported

    Agonists/partial agonists at 5-HT2A receptors, especially neocortical pyramidal cells layer V. pr.115.011478

  • LSD acts as a partial agonist at 5-HT2A receptors, the primary molecular target for hallucinogenic effectssupported

    Ergolines like LSD engage specific binding pocket residues. Layer V neocortical pyramidal cells highest 5-HT2A density. j.pharmr.2025.100059

  • The crystal structure of LSD bound to 5-HT2B (structurally homologous to 5-HT2A) revealed an unusual "lid" conformation formed by extracellular loop 2 (EL2) that traps LSD in the binding pocket, producing exceptionally slow receptor dissociation kineticssupported

    Crystal structure of LSD bound to 5-HT2B receptor. EL2 'lid' mechanism explains slow binding kinetics. j.cell.2016.12.033

  • The active-state cryo-EM structure of LSD bound to 5-HT2A coupled to Gq has also been resolved.partially supported

    Active-state cryo-EM structure of 5-HT2A bound to 25-CN-NBOH with Gαq heterotrimer. X-ray crystal structures of 5-HT2A with LSD and inverse agonist methiothepin. j.cell.2020.08.024

  • Claim in receptor-pharmacology — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Claim in receptor-pharmacology — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

history6 · 6 ok
  • Subsequent papers in the series confirmed the shared prodrug mechanism across the homologous series.supported

    May serve as prodrug for LSD. dta.2613

  • ALD-52 was first synthesized by Albert Hofmann and Franz Troxler at Sandoz Laboratories in 1957, as part of systematic exploration of lysergic acid diethylamide structural analogspartially supported

    ALD-52 first synthesized in 1950s, produces psychedelic effects similar to LSD. dta.3691

  • The compound — formally 1-acetyl-N,N-diethyllysergamide — represented one of the earliest N1-acylated derivatives of LSD, with an acetyl group appended to the indole nitrogen at position 1 of the ergoline scaffold.supported

    ALD-52 is one of earliest N1-acylated LSD derivatives. dta.3829

  • During the late 1950s and 1960s, ALD-52 was evaluated in small clinical settings and found to produce psychedelic effects closely mirroring those of LSDsupported

    ALD-52 first synthesized in 1950s, produces psychedelic effects similar to LSD. dta.3691

  • The "Return of the Lysergamides" research series, beginning with analytical and behavioral characterization of 1P-LSD in 2016, identified ALD-52 as the foundational compound for the entire 1-acyl LSD classsupported

    Return of the lysergamides. Part I: Analytical and behavioural characterization of 1-propionyl-d-lysergic acid diethylamide (1P-LSD). Closely related to ALD-52 which was developed in the 1950s. dta.1884

  • Subsequent papers in the series confirmed the shared prodrug mechanism across the homologous series.supported

    1-acyl lysergamides act as weak partial agonists at 5-HT2A and are prodrugs for LSD. dta.3205

chemistry4 · 2 ok
  • Claim in chemistry — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Claim in chemistry — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • It is the N1-acetylated analog of LSD: structurally identical to LSD except for an acetyl group (–COCH3) appended to the indole nitrogen at position 1.supported

    ALD-52 is one of earliest N1-acylated LSD derivatives. dta.3829

  • This N1-acyl substitution defines an entire homologous series of LSD prodrugs: ALD-52 (acetyl, C2), 1P-LSD (propionyl, C3), 1B-LSD (butanoyl, C4), 1cP-LSD (cyclopropanoyl), 1V-LSD (valeroyl, C5), and longer-chain variants extending to 1DD-LSD (dodecanoyl, C12)supported

    ALD-52 and 1P-LSD have considerably higher potency than 1DD-LSD. dta.3691

clinical-evidence4 · 4 ok
  • Holze et al. conducted the most comprehensive modern dose-response study, administering LSD at 25, 50, 100, and 200 µg in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design (n = 16 healthy subjects)supported

    Crossover RCT, n=16. LSD doses 25, 50, 100, 200 mcg. s41386-020-00883-6

  • Holze et al. characterized the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of LSD at microdoses (5, 10, 20 µg) in healthy participants, establishing a threshold of approximately 10 µg for first detectable psychotropic effects.supported

    Double-blind RCT. LSD doses 5, 10, 20 µg. Threshold psychotropic dose 10 µg LSD base. cpt.2057

  • Holze et al. demonstrated that LSD at clinical doses produces mild-to-moderate increases in heart rate and blood pressure with no QTc prolongationsupported

    Mild-to-moderate HR and BP increase, pupil dilation. QTc not prolonged. s00213-021-05978-6

  • Autonomic effects include pupil dilation at all active doses.supported

    Mild-to-moderate HR and BP increase, pupil dilation. s00213-021-05978-6

neuroscience3 · 1 ok
  • Claim in neuroscience — not_supportednot supportedworking →

  • Claim in neuroscience — not_supportednot supportedworking →

  • LSD promotes structural and functional neuroplasticity through activation of intracellular signaling cascades downstream of 5-HT2A — including BDNF release, mTOR pathway activation, and TrkB receptor engagementpartially supported

    Single psychedelic administration produces rapid neuroplasticity changes: BDNF expression, dendritic complexity. fpsyt.2021.724606

effects-overview2 · 2 ok
  • ALD-52's subjective character is indistinguishable from LSD — expected given its exclusive mechanism as an LSD prodrugsupported

    High LSD plasma levels detected in rats after subcutaneous ALD-52 and 1P-LSD, confirming prodrug status. Deacylation in vivo is rapid and efficient. j.neuropharm.2019.107856

  • No controlled human trial of ALD-52 exists; all effect characterization derives from LSD research and user self-report.supported

    Survey study of novel psychedelic use patterns including lysergamides. Describes subjective effects and adverse event profiles across NP classes. s00213-022-06142-4

comparative-pharmacology1 · 0 ok
  • Claim in comparative-pharmacology — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

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20255-HT2A receptors: Pharmacology and functional selectivityCummins BR, Billac GB, Nichols DE, Nichols CD · Pharmacological Reviewsdoi:10.1016/j.pharmr.2025.100059strongconsumed2 sections
2025Analytical and Pharmacological Characterization of 1-(Furan-2-Carbonyl)-LSD (1F-LSD) and Comparison With 1-(Thiophene-2-Carbonyl)-LSD (1T-LSD)Brandt SD, Kavanagh PV, Gare S, Elliott SP, Stratford A, Halberstadt AL · Drug Testing and Analysisdoi:10.1002/dta.3829moderateconsumed3 sections
2024ALD-52 - Wikipedia and related legal/historical sourcesWikipedia contributors; USA v. Sand and Scully 541 F.2d 1370 (9th Cir. 1976)url:dbfc733a881415feweakconsumedcited only
2024ALD-52 legal status by jurisdiction (Canada, Australia, UK, US, Switzerland, Germany)Web sources: Third Wave, Wikipedia, PsychonautWiki, Chemlly 2026url:59bea70b16d4029cweakconsumedcited only
2024Analytical and behavioral characterization of 1-dodecanoyl-LSD (1DD-LSD)Kavanagh PV, Westphal F, Pulver B, Elliott S, Stratford A · Drug Testing and Analysisdoi:10.1002/dta.3691moderateconsumed3 sections
2023Hallucinogen-Induced Persisting Perception Disorder: A Case ReportAyyub J, Nandennagari S, Edelbaum D, Agbo J, Nagendran D, Tamayo L · Cureusdoi:10.7759/cureus.46262weakconsumed2 sections
2022Return of the lysergamides. Part VII: Analytical and behavioural characterization of 1-valeroyl-d-lysergic acid diethylamide (1V-LSD)Brandt SD, Kavanagh PV, Westphal F, Pulver B, Morton K, Stratford A, Dowling G, Halberstadt AL · Drug Testing and Analysisdoi:10.1002/dta.3205moderateconsumed1 section
2022Safety pharmacology of acute LSD administration in healthy subjectsHolze F, Caluori TV, Vizeli P, Liechti ME · Psychopharmacologydoi:10.1007/s00213-021-05978-6strongconsumed2 sections
2022The use patterns of novel psychedelics: experiential fingerprints of substituted phenethylamines, tryptamines and lysergamidesMallaroni P, Mason NL, Vinckenbosch FRJ, Ramaekers JG · Psychopharmacologydoi:10.1007/s00213-022-06142-4moderateconsumed1 section
2022Tolerance and Cross-Tolerance among Psychedelic and Nonpsychedelic 5-HT2A Receptor Agonists in Micede la Fuente Revenga M, Jaster AM, McGinn J, Silva G, Saha S, Gonzalez-Maeso J · ACS Chemical Neurosciencedoi:10.1021/acschemneuro.2c00170moderateconsumed1 section
2021Acute dose-dependent effects of lysergic acid diethylamide in a double-blind placebo-controlled study in healthy subjectsHolze F, Vizeli P, Müller F, Ley L, Duerig R, Varghese N, Zizzari P, Liechti ME · Neuropsychopharmacologydoi:10.1038/s41386-020-00883-6strongconsumed5 sections
2021Genetic influence of CYP2D6 on pharmacokinetics and acute subjective effects of LSD in a pooled analysisVizeli P, Straumann I, Holze F, Schmid Y, Dolder PC, Liechti ME · Scientific Reportsdoi:10.1038/s41598-021-90343-ystrongconsumed3 sections
2021Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Microdoses in Healthy ParticipantsHolze F, Liechti ME, Hutten NRPW, Mason NL, Dolder PC, Theunissen EL, Duthaler U, Feilding A, Ramaekers JG, Kuypers KPC · Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeuticsdoi:10.1002/cpt.2057strongconsumed3 sections
2021Psychedelics and Neuroplasticity: A Systematic Review Unraveling the Biological Underpinnings of Psychedelicsde Vos CMH, Mason NL, Kuypers KPC · Frontiers in Psychiatrydoi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.724606strongconsumed1 section
2020Pharmacological and biotransformation studies of 1-acyl-substituted derivatives of d-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)Halberstadt AL, Chatha M, Klein AK, McCorvy JD, Meyer MR, Wagmann L, Stratford A, Brandt SD · Neuropharmacologydoi:10.1016/j.neuropharm.2019.107856moderateconsumed5 sections
2020Return of the lysergamides. Part VI: Analytical and behavioural characterization of 1-cyclopropanoyl-d-lysergic acid diethylamide (1CP-LSD)Brandt SD, Kavanagh PV, Westphal F, Stratford A, Odland AU et al. · Drug Testing and Analysisdoi:10.1002/dta.2789moderateconsumedcited only
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2019In vitro metabolic fate of nine LSD-based new psychoactive substances and their analytical detectability in different urinary screening proceduresWagmann L, Richter LHJ, Kehl T, Wack F, Bergstrand MP, Brandt SD, Stratford A, Maurer HH, Meyer MR · Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistrydoi:10.1007/s00216-018-1558-9moderateconsumed4 sections
2019Return of the lysergamides. Part V: Analytical and behavioural characterization of 1-butanoyl-d-lysergic acid diethylamide (1B-LSD)Brandt SD, Kavanagh PV, Westphal F, Stratford A, Elliott SP, et al. · Drug Testing and Analysisdoi:10.1002/dta.2613moderateconsumed1 section
2018Is LSD toxic?Nichols DE, Grob CS · Forensic Science Internationaldoi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.01.006moderateconsumed2 sections
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2017Crystal Structure of an LSD-Bound Human Serotonin ReceptorWacker D, Wang S, McCorvy JD, Betz RM, Venkatakrishnan AJ, Levit A, Lansu K, Schools ZL, Che T, Nichols DE, Shoichet BK, Dror RO, Roth BL · Celldoi:10.1016/j.cell.2016.12.033moderateconsumed1 section
2017Return of the lysergamides. Part II: Analytical and behavioural characterization of N6-allyl-6-norlysergic acid diethylamide (AL-LAD) and (2'S,4'S)-lysergic acid 2,4-dimethylazetidide (LSZ)Brandt SD, Kavanagh PV, Westphal F, Elliott SP, Wallach J, Colestock T, Burrow TE, Chapman SJ, Stratford A, Nichols DE, Halberstadt AL · Drug Testing and Analysisdoi:10.1002/dta.1985moderateconsumed1 section
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4Docket

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  1. 0012026-04-26revisionRevision 1

    Initial LLM generation (v5 pipeline, wiki)

    psx:substance/ald-52/version/1
  2. 0022026-06-04proposal30 value proposals approved together

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    30 items in this filing

    • dose_tier · light
    • dose_tier · common
    • dose_tier · strong
    • dose_tier · heavy
    • timeline · oral · onset
    • timeline · oral · come_up
    • timeline · oral · peak
    • timeline · oral · plateau
    • timeline · oral · resolution
    • timeline · oral · afterglow
    • toxicity
    • dependence · full
    • withdrawal
    • tolerance
    • dosage · oral
    • duration · oral · onset
    • duration · oral · come_up
    • duration · oral · peak
    • duration · oral · offset
    • duration · oral · total
    • duration · oral · aftereffects
    • contraindication · psychiatric
    • contraindication · psychiatric
    • contraindication · other
    • contraindication · other
    • contraindication · neurological
    • contraindication · cardiovascular
    • contraindication · pregnancy_breastfeeding
    • contraindication · neurological
    psx:substance/ald-52/proposal/dose_tier/6913c86d-4b04-4cc5-8061-6c27c1f2c86b
  3. 0032026-06-04publicationPublication — backfill

5Issued documents

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