HCID 12361816, compound → HCID 12361863, compound

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To a solution of 14 g. of 3-(dimethylamino)-8-benzyloxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole hydrochloride (Example 231) in aqueous ethyl alcohol (1:1) was added 1 g. of 10% palladium on charcoal and the mixture was subjected to a hydrogen atmosphere at about 60 psig until hydrogen uptake ceased. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was evaporated to dryness to give 9.7 g. of 3-(dimethylamino)-8-hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole hydrochloride, m.p. 315°-318°C.

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