2,3-Dihydro-1H-benz[e]indole is used as a reagent in the preparation of pyridinylcarbamoylindolines as 5-HT2C antagonists which is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety, impulsive disorders, schizophrenia, Parkinson''s disease, migraine, cognitive disorders, sexual dysfunction, sleep disorders, bulimia, and anorexia.