A synthesis of 2-alkyltryptamines and of 3,4-dihydro-β-carboline

Abstract

Wolff–Kishner reduction of 1-substituted 3,4-dihydro-β-carbolines gives 2-(substituted methyl)-tryptamines. 3,4-Dihydro-β-carboline itself is conveniently prepared by treatment of N(b)-thioformyltryptamine with acid.