33. Psychedelic Chemistry with Paul Daley, PhD

Dr. Paul Daley is the co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and Chemist at the Alexander Shulgin Research Institute. He began to work with Dr. Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin in 2007 to synthesize novel psychedelic compounds and co-author The Shulgin Index. In addition to his work in psychedelic chemistry, Dr. Daley has published extensively in the fields of integrated pest management, plant photosynthesis, environmental chemistry, and analytical instrumentation. In this episode, we discuss his work prior to the Shulgin lab including at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, discuss his work with the Shulgins, and thoughts about the future of psychedelics. We get into some nitty gritty chemistry details so this will be a treat for all the science fans out there! 

For a background on Ann and Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin, please listen to Human School Episode 26: Lessons from Ann and Sasha Shulgin

Books referenced in the episode:

Pihkal: Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved by Alexander and Ann Shulgin
https://www.amazon.com/Pihkal-Chemical-Story-Alexander-Shulgin/dp/0963009605

Tihkal: Tryptamines I Have Known and Loved by Alexander and Ann Shulgin
https://www.amazon.com/Tihkal-Continuation-Alexander-Shulgin/dp/0963009699

The Shulgin Index: Psychedelic Phenethylamines and Related Compounds Vol.1

Websites I've referenced:

Shulgin Farm: shulginfarm.org
Alexander Shulgin Research Institute: shulginresearch.net

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