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Process for the production of 3,5,6-trihydroxyhexanoic acid derivative
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, (2008/06/13)
A compound of a 3,5,6-trihydroxyhexanoic acid derivative of the formula: STR1 wherein P1 and P2 are independently hydrogen atoms or hydroxy-protecting groups, or together form a ring, and R is an alkyl group is effectively prepared by a process comprising steps of: reacting a butyronitrile derivative of the formula: STR2 wherein P1 and P2 are the same as defined above with an α-haloacetate of the formula: wherein X is a halogen atom, and R is the same as defined above in the presence of a metallic catalyst selected from the group consisting zinc and zinc-copper to form a keto acid derivative of the formula: STR3 wherein P1, P2 and R are the same as defined above, and then reducing the obtained keto-acid derivative of the formula (IV).
