Cyclobenzaprine → HCID 54542439, compound

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By substituting 10,11-dihydro-5-(3-dimethylaminopropylidene)-3-methylsulfonyl-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene (β-isomer) for the 5-(3-dimethylaminopropylidene)-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene of Example 6, and following substantially the procedure of Example 6, Steps A and B., 10,11-dihydro-5-(3-methylaminopropylidene)-3-methylsulfonyl-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene (β-isomer) is obtained in the form of a yellow oil. The product is converted to the hydrochloride that melts at 232.5°-234.5°C. after recrystallization from isopropyl alcohol.

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