| abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for preparing trichostatic acid represented by the following formula [14]n by oxidizing (E,E)-7-(4′-dimethylaminophenyl)-7-hydroxy-4,6-Âdimethylhepta-2,4-dienoic acid represented by the following formula [13]:n and na process for preparing trichostatin A represented by the following formula [15]:n by introducing a hydroxylamine function into the trichostatic acid obtained. |