Phenethylamine → 1-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline

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In accordance with the same procedures as in Steps 1, 2, and 3 of Preparation 21, except for using phenethylamine and acetyl chloride, 1-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline was obtained. In accordance with the same procedures as in Preparation 20, the titled compound was obtained as pale yellow oil. (Yield: 91%) The product was used in the subsequent step without further purification.

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