Psilocybin

Build a 3D molecular model of hallucinogen Psilocybin using Authentic Molymod Model Parts by Indigo

The chemical structure of psilocybin is also referred to as 4-phosphoryloxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine. Its tryptamine core has an indole ring with an ethylamine (-CH2-CH2-N(CH3)2) side chain, similar to serotonin. Further, it has a phosphate group (-PO4H2) attached at position 4 of the indole ring.

Psilocybin is a psychoactive component of "magic mushrooms" that acts on serotonin receptors & produces hallucinations & euphoria. While considered illegal in many countries, research has shown some potential for treating ailments including depression. There is some indication that it acts on parts of the brain that normally are active only in dream states.

A molecular model of Psilocybin in the Molymod Hybrid Dome style uses the atoms & bonds in the parts list below. Our free 3D Molecular Model Builder shows other styles & allows for image rotation as an assembly guide.

Chemical data
Molecular Weight Chemical Formula
284.2511 C12H17N2O4P

Psilocybin molecular model built with Molymod Atoms & Bonds

Hybrid Dome
62053
Open Sphere
62009
Orbit Basic
68845NV
Orbit Flexible
68827W 68847W
Parts Synonyms
Parts
P/NDescriptionQTY
60103EAtom, Molymod, red (oxygen), 1 hole, 20mm1
60150EAtom, Molymod, white (hydrogen), hemisphere, 19mm17
60200EAtom, Molymod, red (oxygen), 2 hole, 105 degrees3
60300EAtom, Molymod, blue (nitrogen), 3 hole, 107 degrees, 23mm1
60311EAtom, Molymod, blue (nitrogen), 3 hole, 120 degrees, 23mm1
60400EAtom, Molymod, black (carbon), 4 hole, 109.5 degrees, 23mm12
60407EAtom, Molymod, purple (phosphorus), 4 hole, 109.5 deg., 23mm1
61012EBond, Molymod, grey (single), 20mm16
61013EBond, Molymod, grey (double/triple), 35mm8
61015EBond, Molymod, opaque, 2mm (for spacefilling models)17
Synonyms
IUPAC Name: [3-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-1H-indol-4-yl] dihydrogen phosphate , InChI=1S/C12H17N2O4P/c1-14(2)7-6-9-8-13-10-4-3-5-11(12(9)10)18-19(15,16)17/h3-5,8,13H,6-7H2,1-2H3,(H2,15,16,17) , InChIKey: QVDSEJDULKLHCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N , SMILES: CN(C)CCC1=CNC2=C1C(=CC=C2)OP(=O)(O)O , CAS: 520-52-5 , 1H-Indol-4-ol, 3-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-, dihydrogen phosphate (ester) , 3-(2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl)-1H-indol-4-ol dihydrogen phosphate ester , 3-(2-Dimethylaminoethyl)indol-4-yl dihydrogen phosphate , 3-2'-Dimethylaminoethylindol-4-phosphate , 4-22-00-05665 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) , 4-Phosphoryloxy-omega-N,N-dimethyltryptamine , INDOL-4-OL, 3-(2-(DIMETHYLAMINO)ETHYL)-, DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE , O-Phosphoryl-4-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine ,