Ibotenic Acid
Synonyms
5-Isoxazoleacetic acid, alpha-amino-2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-
Acid, Ibotenic
A neurotoxic isoxazole (similar to KAINIC ACID and MUSCIMOL) found in AMANITA mushrooms. It causes motor depression, ataxia, and changes in mood, perceptions and feelings, and is a potent excitatory amino acid agonist.