1-amino-or nitro-benzyl)indoles useful as intermediates
 Compounds of the present invention are of the formula (III): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is a substituent as disclosed, R is alkyl and Y is NO.sub.2 or NH.sub.2. The invention compounds are useful as intermediates for tetracyclic benzodiazepines which may be used in treating hypertension. 
McNeilab, Inc.
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C07D
inventional
Chih Y.
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