Synthesis of potential antineoplastic agents XXVI: 1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2H-benzo[a]2-quinolizinone derivatives.

A number of 3-alkyl-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2H-benzo[a]2-quinolizinones and 2-substituted 3-ethyl-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2H-benzo[a]quinolizines were prepared and submitted for antineoplastic and anticonvulsant screening.