The present invention relates to a process for preparing racemic narwedine (which can be can be kinetically resolved to yield (-)-narwedine and which is the biogenic precursor of (-)- galanthamine) and the use thereof as a starting material for producing (-)-galanthamine. The invention further includes processes for preparing (-)-galanthamine and (-)-galanthamine hydrobromide, as well as related novel compounds.
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