Oxo-nitrogenated iron complex having general formula (I): in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom; or they are selected from linear or branched, optionally halogenated C.sub.1-C.sub.20, preferably C.sub.1-C.sub.15, alkyl groups, optionally substituted cycloalkyl groups, optionally substituted aryl groups; R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, or it is selected from linear or branched, optionally halogenated C.sub.1-C.sub.20, preferably C.sub.1-C.sub.15 alkyl groups, optionally substituted cycloalkyl groups, optionally substituted aryl groups; X, identical or different, represent a halogen atom such as, for example, chlorine, bromine, iodine, preferably chlorine; or they are selected from. linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.20, preferably C.sub.1-C.sub.15, alkyl groups, —OCOR.sub.4 groups or —OR.sub.4 groups in which R.sub.4 is selected from linear or branched C.sub.1-C.sub.20, preferably C.sub.1-C.sub.15, alkyl groups; n is 2 or 3. Said oxo-nitrogenated iron complex having general formula (I) can be advantageously used in a catalytic system for the (co)polymerization of conjugated dienes.

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The use of an aldehyde mixture containing 70 to 95 wt % of aldehydes of formula (I) and 5 to 30 wt % of alkylbenzene compounds not corresponding to formula (I) as a blocking agent for amines results in odorless, especially economically blocked amines, which at room temperature are typically liquid and have a surprisingly low viscosity. Such blocked amines are particularly suitable as latent hardeners in isocyanate-group-containing compositions. Single-component moisture-curing polyurethane compositions formulated therewith are surprisingly stable in storage, can be used for low-emission applications without odor problems and do not trigger any problems with plasticizer migration. Surprisingly, said compositions even have advantages over corresponding compositions having latent hardeners based on purified aldehydes of formula (I), in particular with respect to viscosity, storage stability and especially strength.

The use of an aldehyde mixture containing 70 to 95 wt % of aldehydes of formula (I) and 5 to 30 wt % of alkylbenzene compounds not corresponding to formula (I) as a blocking agent for amines results in odorless, especially economically blocked amines, which at room temperature are typically liquid and have a surprisingly low viscosity. Such blocked amines are particularly suitable as latent hardeners in isocyanate-group-containing compositions. Single-component moisture-curing polyurethane compositions formulated therewith are surprisingly stable in storage, can be used for low-emission applications without odor problems and do not trigger any problems with plasticizer migration. Surprisingly, said compositions even have advantages over corresponding compositions having latent hardeners based on purified aldehydes of formula (I), in particular with respect to viscosity, storage stability and especially strength.

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound represented by formula (I) wherein X is selected from the group consisting of —H, -halogen, linear or branched C1-C7 alkyl group, linear or branched C1-C5 alkoxy group, —NO.sub.2 and —CN and Y is a linear or branched C1-C7 alkyl group, comprising the steps of: 10 a) reacting a compound represented by formula (II) with a compound represented by (III) to obtain an intermediate product, wherein X is as defined with respect to formula (I), wherein Z is H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2H.sub.5, b) reacting the intermediate product of step a) with a compound represented by Y.sub.2SO.sub.4 (IV) wherein Y is as defined with respect to formula (I) to obtain a salt and c) hydrolyzing the salt of step b) to obtain the compound of formula (I). ##STR00001##

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound represented by formula (I) wherein X is selected from the group consisting of —H, -halogen, linear or branched C1-C7 alkyl group, linear or branched C1-C5 alkoxy group, —NO.sub.2 and —CN and Y is a linear or branched C1-C7 alkyl group, comprising the steps of: 10 a) reacting a compound represented by formula (II) with a compound represented by (III) to obtain an intermediate product, wherein X is as defined with respect to formula (I), wherein Z is H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2H.sub.5, b) reacting the intermediate product of step a) with a compound represented by Y.sub.2SO.sub.4 (IV) wherein Y is as defined with respect to formula (I) to obtain a salt and c) hydrolyzing the salt of step b) to obtain the compound of formula (I). ##STR00001##

A process for the preparation of (2R, 6R)-hydroxynorketamine is provided. The process requires no chromatography purification and affords the (2R, 6R)-hydroxynorketamine in eight steps with a 26% overall yield and greater than 97% purity.

A process for the preparation of (2R, 6R)-hydroxynorketamine is provided. The process requires no chromatography purification and affords the (2R, 6R)-hydroxynorketamine in eight steps with a 26% overall yield and greater than 97% purity.

The present invention provides a method for producing an amino acid aminoalkyl ester or an inorganic acid salt thereof by reacting a compound represented by general formula (I) shown below or a compound represented by general formula (III) shown below, or a salt thereof, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by general formula (IV-I) shown below, compounds represented by general formula (IV-II) shown below, compounds represented by general formula (IV-III) shown below and compounds represented by general formula (IV-IV) shown below, or an inorganic acid salt thereof.

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The present invention provides a method for producing an amino acid aminoalkyl ester or an inorganic acid salt thereof by reacting a compound represented by general formula (I) shown below or a compound represented by general formula (III) shown below, or a salt thereof, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by general formula (IV-I) shown below, compounds represented by general formula (IV-II) shown below, compounds represented by general formula (IV-III) shown below and compounds represented by general formula (IV-IV) shown below, or an inorganic acid salt thereof.

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The present invention provides a method for producing an amino acid aminoalkyl ester or an inorganic acid salt thereof by reacting a compound represented by general formula (I) shown below or a compound represented by general formula (III) shown below, or a salt thereof, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by general formula (IV-I) shown below, compounds represented by general formula (IV-II) shown below, compounds represented by general formula (IV-III) shown below and compounds represented by general formula (IV-IV) shown below, or an inorganic acid salt thereof.

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