PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 3-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID OR ITS CALCIUM SALTS

摘要

A new process for preparing calcium salts of 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is described. Lactones obtained from ketene and acetone are hydrolyzed in selective and scalable manners. The 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid or its calcium salts are useful in preparations for inhibiting protein depletion or as immuno-stimulating feedstuff additives for mammals.