The present invention relates to a process for preparing CCR3 inhibitors of formula 1,whereinR1 is H, C1-6-alkyl, C0-4-alkyl-C3-6-cycloalkyl, C1-6-haloalkyl;R2 is H, C1-6-alkyl;X is an anion selected from the group consisting of chloride or ½ dibenzoyltartratej is 1 or 2.