Methyl iodide → HCID 86665673, compound

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Reaction Steps

Dimethyl-(4-methyl-1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-amine (20 g, 98 mmol) is suspended in acetonitrile, and warmed to completely dissolve the material. The reaction is cooled to room temperature and then methyl iodide (9.1 mL, 147 mmol) is added dropwise to the reaction. The reaction is covered with foil and then stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction is then filtered and the filtrate evaporate in vacuo to give an oil that is taken up in acetonitrile. The white solid is then triturated with acetonitrile and ether, and combined with the original solid to give the title compound that is used without further purification (30 g, 87 mmol, 88%) LC/MS (M++1): 347.

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