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Process for the synthesis of (5R)-1,1-dimethylethyl-6-cyano-5-hydroxy-3-oxo-hexanoate

US5155251A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 1991
Grant dateOct 13, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C255/21
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved process for the preparation of (5R)-1,1-dimethylethyl-6-cyano-5-hydroxy-3-oxo-hexanoate is described where a halo hydroxyester or other activated dihydroxyester is converted in two steps to the desired product.

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