Hydroxy dibenzooxepine (I) was converted to the corresponding chloride (II) by treatment with SOCl2 in CH2Cl2. Condensation of (II) with 4-hydroxy-4-phenylpiperidine (III) produced adduct (IV). The carboxylate group of (IV) was then reduced by means of LiAlH4 in cold THF to furnish the title alcohol.