Epimerization of all-cis cyclopentanoid 1 was examined to obtain prostaglandin framework around cyclopentane. The attempt was proved to be only partially successful. From this study, eliminated product 12 was obtained with high efficiency, which is ap...
Epimerization of all-cis cyclopentanoid 1 was examined to obtain prostaglandin framework around cyclopentane. The attempt was proved to be only partially successful. From this study, eliminated product 12 was obtained with high efficiency, which is applicable for the synthesis of PGC₂ analogues.