| abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for preparing optically pure (S)-3,4-dihydroxybutyric acid derivatives expressed by Formula (1) and more particularly, to a process that enables preparing optically pure (S)-3,4-dihydroxybutyric acid derivatives economically in large quantities, by: (a) Preparing α-(1,4)-linked oligosaccharide with adequate sugar distribution by reacting amylopectin which is easily available from natural product with enzyme under a specific condition; and (b) performing oxidation and esterification sequentially under a specific condition. In Formula (1), R represents linear or branched alkyl group with 1∩5 carbon atoms. |