Uses
(1R,3R)-1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-(chloroacetyl)-2,3,4,9- tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole-3-carboxylic is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of Tadafil, which is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
References
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