Synthesis of (R)- and (S)-1-formyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-N,N-(dipropyl)-3H- benz[e]indol-8-amines: Potent and orally active 5-HT(1A) receptor agonists

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/jhet.5570310123

An efficient synthesis of the potent and orally active 5-HT(1A) agonists, (R)-(+)- and (S)-(-)-l-formyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-N,N-dipropyl-3H- benz[e]indol-8-amines 1a and 1b, is described. This synthesis was accomplished in twelve steps from commercially av