Erowid LSD (Acid) Vault : Images

A drop of LSD on dull white paper shows that it glows brightly under ultraviolet (UV) light. The LSD glows under both shorter (254nm ) and longer wave UV (365 nm). The light is a Spetroline UV-5NF.

Fresh vs Old LSD UV Test

A drop of LSD from a recent vial of liquid LSD compared to a drop of LSD from a seven year old vial of LSD that the owner reported as being "very weak". No clear UV response was visible from the old LSD spot.

LSD vs. 25I-NBOMe UV Test

On the left, a drop of LSD liquid containing around 50 micrograms per drop and on the right a drop of 25I-NBOMe containing around 100 micrograms. Dropped onto dull white paper. Bright white paper can be seen under the left edge of the dull white paper. Photographed under normal incandescent lighting.

LSD vs. 25I-NBOMe UV Test

A drop of LSD liquid containing around 50 micrograms per drop and a drop of 25I-NBOMe containing around 100 micrograms. LSD spot reacts strongly to both shorter (254nm) and longer (365nm) uv light. On the left side of the paper, a bright white piece of paper can be seen glowing from the UV. The main paper the LSD and 25I-NBOMe drops are on is a dull white paper.

Comparing Bright White Paper to Dull White with LSD Drop

On the left is standard plain bright white printer paper. On the right is dull white paper with a drop of LSD on it. A handheld ultraviolet lamp is used to show that the drop of LSD glows brightly under UV, but similar in brightness to the clean bright white paper. The LSD glows under both shorter (254nm ) and longer wave UV (365 nm). The light is a Spetroline UV-5NF.

Miscellaneous #

3 Forms of LSD

Image showing blotter, microdots, and geltabs side by side.

Relative Pill Dimensions

Image showing relative pill sizes and weights, inlcuding a microdot and single blotter hit of LSD.

LSD Diluted in Water

Photo of a glass partially filled with filtered water and covered with plastic in which a single hit of LSD is dissolved. Sips of the dilute liquid are used every few days until the liquid is gone, 4-6 sessions, as an alternative mild stimulant, mood lifter, and to break routine. LSD remains active for over a week stored this way.

Molecules #

LSD 2D Molecule

Still 2D image of the LSD molecule.

LSD 3D Molecule

Still 3D image of the LSD molecule.

LSD 3D Rotating Molecule (.mol)

Rotating 3D image of the LSD molecule.

Lysergic Acid 2D Molecule

Still 2D image of the Lysergic Acid molecule.

Lysergic Acid 3D Rotating Molecule (.mol)

Rotating 3D image of the Lysergic Acid molecule.

Diethylamine 2D Molecule

Still 2D image of the Diethylamine molecule.

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