The shikimate pathway. Part 9. Halogenation at C-3 of the shikimate nucleus

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4020(96)00574-1

The use of (-)-shikimic acid as starting material in the syntheses of a series of C-3 halogenated derivatives including the analogous 3α- and 3β-fluoro and 3β-chloro acids is described together with the first stereospecific synthesis of (-)-3-epi-shikimic acid directly from the parent acid.