A reported "new synthesis of lysergic acid" yields only the derailment product: methyl 5-methoxy-4,5-dihydroindolo[4,3-f,g]quinoline-9-carboxylate.

A reported "new synthesis of lysergic acid" yields only the derailment product: methyl 5-methoxy-4,5-dihydroindolo[4,3-f,g]quinoline-9-carboxylate.