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The conversion of (1S,2S)-3-bromocyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-diol, (5S, S)
-5,6-dihydroxycyclohexa-1,3-diene-1-carbonitrile and methyl 6S)-5,6-di
hydroxycyclohexa-1,3-diene-1-carboxylate into 6 beta-hydroxyshikimic a
cid and protected derivatives is described.