IMPROVED METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE (LSD) AND NOVEL DERIVATIVES THEREOF

摘要

The present invention provides an improved method for the production of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) for GMP purposes. Furthermore, the present invention provides novel LSD derivatives of formula (I) as well as their synthesis and purification. Due to the affinity of the presented substances for the 5-ΗΤ2A receptor, the invention may find application in numerous forms of therapy, such as against depression or drug addiction.