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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel intermediate obtained by a method of enantioselective synthesis of an aminoceramide-like compound, which is more economical and efficient and includes fewer steps than a known synthesis. Synthesis of UDP-glucose: N-acyl sphingosingle cosyltransferase inhibitor and a novel intermediate which is a compound represented by the following structure formed during the synthesis or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. [Selection figure] None |