| abstract |
An essentially pure noribogaine compound having the formula: n n n wherein R is hydrogen or a hydrolyzable group of the formula: n n n wherein X is an unsubstituted C 1 -C 12 group or a C 1 -C 12 group substituted by lower alkyl or lower alkoxy groups, wherein the noribogaine compound having the hydrolyzable group hydrolyzes in vivo to form 12-hydroxy ibogamine. |