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NEW MATERIAL:A 3-hydroxy acid shown by the formula I (R is H, lower alkyl, or alkali metal; n is integer of 1-4; X, Y, and Z are H, or lower alkyl, independently, respectively; with the proviso that at least one of X, Y, and Z is lower alkyl). EXAMPLE:3-Hydroxy-7-methyl-6-octenic acid. USE:Useful as an intermediate for synthesizing terpenns such as citronellol, citronellic acid, sulcatol, etc. PREPARATION:A 3-keto acid shown by the formula II (R<1> is H or alkali metal) is reduced with a yeast.
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