HCID 21824976, compound → HCID 13094300, compound

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A solution of 1-(2-methyl-3-indolyl)-1-(3-pyridyl)ethylene (prepared according to J. Het. Chem., 9, 833, 1972) (9.37 g) in ethanol (200 ml) was hydrogenated at 2.5 atm. pressure in the presence of 10% palladium/charcoal. The solution was filtered and evaporated and the residue was crystallised from ethyl acetate/petrol (b.p. 60°-80°) to give 2-methyl-3[1-(3-pyridyl)ethyl]indole (5.74 g) m.p. 139°-141° C.

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