(3R,4R)-(–)-3-Hydroxy­methyl-4-phenyl-2-o-toluoyl-1,2,3,4-tetra­hydro­isoquinoline

The absolute configuration of the title compound, C24H23NO2, has been confirmed as 3R,4R. The hydroxy­methyl group and phenyl ring at the asymmetric C atoms exhibit α and β orientations, respectively, and the non-planar heterocyclic ring of the tetra­hydro­isoquinoline system adopts an envelope conformation. The crystal structure is stabilized through hydrogen bonds.