abstract |
The present invention relates to the preparation of the optical isomer (R)-(+)-8,9-dihydroxy-2,3,7,11b-tetrahydro-1H-napth[1,2,3-de]isoquinoline. This invention also relates to the use of pharmaceutical compositions comprising (R)-(+)-8,9-dihydroxy-2,3,7,11b-tetrahydro-1H-napth[1,2,3-de]isoquinoline for use for the treatment of movement disorders. |