4-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: 4-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenylmethyl)piperidine is prepared by hydrogenation at 20° C., under two atmospheres, in the presence of palladium hydroxide (0.042 g), of 4-(3,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)-1-phenylmethylpiperidine (0.42 g) in methanol (100 cc), to which a 5N solution of hydrochloric acid in isopropanol (0.26 cc) has been added. After filtration and evaporation of the solvent under reduced pressure, 4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenylmethyl)-piperidine (0.3 g) is isolated in the form of a white solid whose melting point is 76° C. has been added After filtration and evaporation of the solvent under reduced pressure