meso-Diamino-di(tri,tetr)ols 1 – 8 were synthesized starting from cheap carbocyclic olefins and cis-diepoxy derivatives. Enantioselective hydrolysis of the corresponding bis(phenylacet)amides with penicillin amidase from E. coli (EC 3.5.1.11) was effected in good yields (73 – 90%) and with high optical purities (ee 91 − >97).