An improved method for synthesizing a compound according to formula (I) by reaction of a compound of formula (II) with a sulfinamide according to formula (III). The resultant compound is then reduced and hydrolyzed, and optionally alkylated or arylated to arrive at the compound according to formula (I).

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An improved method for synthesizing a compound according to formula (I) by reaction of a compound of formula (II) with a sulfinamide according to formula (III). The resultant compound is then reduced and hydrolyzed, and optionally alkylated or arylated to arrive at the compound according to formula (I).

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A catalyst includes a carrier, and a metal obtained by reducing a metal ion supported on the carrier 1) in a supercritical state or 2) in a polar organic solvent, wherein the carrier is an inorganic porous body having a hierarchical porous structure. By employing the catalyst, it is possible to exhibit better catalytic activity than a conventional catalyst. Heat generation and spontaneous ignition are prevented because no organic porous body is used.

A catalyst includes a carrier, and a metal obtained by reducing a metal ion supported on the carrier 1) in a supercritical state or 2) in a polar organic solvent, wherein the carrier is an inorganic porous body having a hierarchical porous structure. By employing the catalyst, it is possible to exhibit better catalytic activity than a conventional catalyst. Heat generation and spontaneous ignition are prevented because no organic porous body is used.

A rapid synthesis method for a biomass-based amine, including: using formamide as an amine source, formic acid as a hydrogen source, and biomass aldehyde or ketone as a raw material, conduct rapid heating promoting direct addition of formamide and aldehyde or ketone compound through microwave-assisted heating and without a solvent and catalyst, and carrying out formic acid reduction preparing and obtaining a corresponding formamide derivative; selectively converting the formamide derivative under the action of a base into a corresponding primary amine through alcoholysis. The microwave-assisted heating reaction system has a significantly higher catalytic efficiency than a corresponding oil bath system, greatly shortens a reaction time, and significantly improves selectivity, where a conversion rate of a biomass aldehyde or ketone compound may reach at least 99%, and a formamide derivative yield may reach 85-99%; the formamide derivative is synthesized to a primary amine through alcoholysis, where a yield may reach 92-99%.

A rapid synthesis method for a biomass-based amine, including: using formamide as an amine source, formic acid as a hydrogen source, and biomass aldehyde or ketone as a raw material, conduct rapid heating promoting direct addition of formamide and aldehyde or ketone compound through microwave-assisted heating and without a solvent and catalyst, and carrying out formic acid reduction preparing and obtaining a corresponding formamide derivative; selectively converting the formamide derivative under the action of a base into a corresponding primary amine through alcoholysis. The microwave-assisted heating reaction system has a significantly higher catalytic efficiency than a corresponding oil bath system, greatly shortens a reaction time, and significantly improves selectivity, where a conversion rate of a biomass aldehyde or ketone compound may reach at least 99%, and a formamide derivative yield may reach 85-99%; the formamide derivative is synthesized to a primary amine through alcoholysis, where a yield may reach 92-99%.

A compound of Formula (VI), wherein ‘n’ and ‘R’ are selected so that the compound comprises 1-acetyl-6-fluoro-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline of Formula (IX):

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A compound of Formula (VI), wherein ‘n’ and ‘R’ are selected so that the compound comprises 1-acetyl-6-fluoro-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline of Formula (IX):

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A compound of Formula (VI), wherein ‘n’ and ‘R’ are selected so that the compound comprises 1-acetyl-6-fluoro-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline of Formula (IX):

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The present invention relates to indane derivatives of the formula (I) and mixtures thereof, wherein X is selected from groups of the formulae -A-NH2 or -A-(NAr.sub.2), wherein A is a chemical bond or phenylene which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl and C.sub.1-C.sub.6-alkoxy; Ar is unsubstituted or substituted aryl, wherein two groups Ar bound to the same nitrogen atom may together with the nitrogen atom also form a fused ring system having 3 or more than 3 unsubstituted or substituted rings; and the variables R.sup.A, R.sup.B, Y, k, I, m, p, q and r are as defined in the claims and the description. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such compounds and their use in organic electronics, in particular as hole transport material or electron blocking material.

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