Abstract:
This disclosure describes 2-substituted-3,4-epoxy-cyclopentan-1-ones, 2-substituted-3,4-epoxycyclopentan-1-ols, and various 2-substituted-cyclopentenones useful as intermediates for the preparation of certain 11-hydroxy- and 11-deoxy-9-keto(or hydroxy)-prostanoic acid derivatives which possess bronchodilator, hypotensive, and anti-ulcer activity.