2-(1H-Benzotriazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-7-methoxy-isoquinoline is an intermediate in the synthesis of 1-(1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-7-methoxy-2-methyl-4-isoquinolinyl)-cyclohexanol (T293863). 1-(1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-7-methoxy-2-methyl-4-isoquinolinyl)-cyclohexanol s a novel putative trace amine receptor modulator hypothesized to be useful for treatment-resistant depression.