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Process for the preparation of 1.beta.-ethyl-1.alpha.-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12B.alpha.-octahyd ro-indolo[2,3,-A]quinolizine and novel intermediates

US5352790A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1992
Grant dateOct 4, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D471/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of (-) -1.beta.-ethyl-1.alpha.-(hydroxymethyl) - 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b.alpha.-octahydro-indolo[2,3-a]quinolizine of the formula (I) ##STR1## and to novel intermediates obtained in this process. The compound of the formula (I) prepared by the process of the invention possesses a peripheral vasodilator effect.

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