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The History and Chemistry of LSD
35:51 - 40:52 (05:00)
This episode discusses the history of how LSD was discovered and the chemistry behind its creation. It also delves into the effects of LSD and its potential uses in medicine.
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ChapterThe History and Chemistry of LSD
EpisodeSelects: How LSD Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The discovery of LSD by Albert Hofmann involved accidentally ingesting the substance, huffing chloroform to confirm his suspicions, and discovering the potency of LSD in small doses.
37:28 - 39:15 (01:47)
LSD
Summary
The discovery of LSD by Albert Hofmann involved accidentally ingesting the substance, huffing chloroform to confirm his suspicions, and discovering the potency of LSD in small doses.
ChapterThe History and Chemistry of LSD
EpisodeSelects: How LSD Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The process of LSD synthesis involves taking an existing chemical compound and manipulating it through chemical reactions to create a new chemical, including cooling, mixing with an acid and base, and isomerization.
39:15 - 40:52 (01:36)
LSD
Summary
The process of LSD synthesis involves taking an existing chemical compound and manipulating it through chemical reactions to create a new chemical, including cooling, mixing with an acid and base, and isomerization.