A Novel Synthesis of Berbines- Condensation of 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl) Ethyl Bromide with 1,4-Dihydro-6,7-Dimethoxy-3 (2H) Isoquinolone-Synthesis of (+)-Xylopinine

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