Table 2.

Yields of the reduced derivatives 8a–f.

Entry	Y	X	R	Yield (%)	m.p (°C)
8a	CH	H	OMe	68	148–149
8b	CH	2-F	OMe	63	128–129
8c	CH	4-F	OMe	80	55–56
8d	CH	2-OMe	OMe	93	55–56
8e	N	H	OMe	77	157–158
8f	CH	4-NO2	OMe	72	173–174