| abstract |
This invention relates to novel process for the preparation of prostaglandin compounds having formula (K), wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C 1 -C 7 alkyl; C 7 -C 17 aralkyl wherein the aryl group is unsubstituted or substituted with one to three substituents selected from the group consisting of C 1 -C 6 alkyl, halo and CF 3 ; and (CH 2 ) n OR 2 wherein n is from 1 to 3 and R 2 represents a C 6 -C 10 aryl group which is unsubstituted or substituted with one to three substituents selected from the group consisting of C 1 -C 6 alkyl, halo and CF 3 ; and R 1 is selected from OR 3 and NHR 3 wherein R 3 is C 1 -C 6 alkyl, H; and dashed lines represents a double bond or a single bond, is disclosed. Novel intermediates are also disclosed. |