“…2-(Indol-3-ylmethyl)-4-methylpyridine (4).-To 4.68 g of lithium ribbon suspended in 135 ml of ether was added a solution of 58.0 g of bromobenzene in 68 ml of ether at a rate such that gentle reflux was maintained. Stirring was continued for an additional 2 hr and the solution was allowed to stand overnight.…”