Methyl 2-(2-bromophenyl)acetate is a reagent in the synthesis of 2,3,3a,12b-Tetradehydro Asenapine (T291630). 2,3,3a,12b-Tetradehydro Asenapine is a degredation product of Asenapine (A788000), a combined serotonin (5HT2) and dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist; structurally related to Mianserin. Antipsychotic.