Cyclopentanones. XII. An Alternative Syn
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R. Coen; P. De Clercq; D. van Haver; M. Vandewalle
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Article
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2010
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Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
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## Abstract A novel approach to Corey's aldehyde is described. A suitable substituted all cis 2, 3‐dialkyl‐l, 4‐cyclopentanediol system is obtained by catalytic reduction of 2, 3‐dialkyl‐4‐hydroxy‐2‐cyclopentenones. Epimerisation to the prostaglandin configuration occurs spontaneously when later on