Lysergic Acid

Name:
Lysergic Acid
Detailed information:

M Formula:	C16H16N2O2
Properties:
Crystals (with 1–2 molecules of water) in plates from water. Mp 240 C (decomposes). Amphoteric; moderately soluble in pyridine; slightly soluble in water and neutral organic solvents; soluble in alkaline and acid solutions.
Derivation:
Alkaline hydrolysis of ergot alkaloids, organic synthesis.
Use:
Medical research, synthesis of ergonovine.