| abstract |
Provided herein are convenient, industrially advantageous and environmentally friendly processes for the preparation of (-)-(S)-5-hydroxy-2-[N-n-propyl-N-2-(2-thienyl)ethylamino] tetralin (rotigotine) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Provided further herein is a highly pure rotigotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof substantially free of impurities, processes for the preparation thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising highly pure rotigotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof substantially free of impurities. |