New synthesis approaches that have led to a series of novel tetrahydrodibenzo[b,f]furo[2,3-d]oxepine derivatives are described. A systematic synthetic approach for the introduction of small carbon substituents (methyl groups) around the tetrahydrofuran moiety of tetrahydrodibenzo[b,f]furo[2,3-d]oxepine derivatives is reported. Preliminary pharmacological data of the newly synthesised compounds are also communicated.
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