Synthesis Of N Octyl 2 Hydoxy -5, 9- Dimethyl -6, 7- Benzomorphan

N-Octyl-2'hydroxy-5, 9-dimethyl-6, 7-benzomorphan (II)was synthesised from 3, 4-lutidine by a three step process. Only alpha-form could be isolated through acid cyclisation. Infrared and NMR spectra confirmed the structure II.