abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of shikimic acid [3R-(3.alpha.,4.alpha.,5.beta.)]-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid) and its derivatives from quinic acid [1R-(1.alpha.,3.alpha.,4.alpha.,5.beta.)]-(1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid) and derivatives of quinic acid, by dehydration with Vilsmeier reagent. |