| abstract |
A process for preparing a prostaglandin compound having the formula (I) is disclosed:n n n n n n n n Wherein A is C 1 -C 6 alkyl; C 7 -C 1 16 aralkyl, wherein the aryl group is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of C 1 -C 6 alkyl, halo and CF 3 ; And (CH 2) n OR '(wherein, n is from 1 to 3, R' is C 6 optionally substituted by one to three substituents selected from the group consisting of C 1 -C 6 alkyl, halo and CF 3 Is selected from the group consisting of -C 10 aryl group, B is selected from OR "and NHR", wherein R "is C 1 -C 6 alkyl, and formula (a) represents a double bond or a single bond Also disclosed are novel intermediates. |