Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-debenzoyl-2-acyl taxol derivatives, analogues thereof and methods for making same.Compounds of the present invention include compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl or substituted alkyl; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of H and C(O)R.sub.a ; R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of H, protecting groups, R.sub.b, and C(O)R.sub.b ; R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of H and C(O)R.sub.c, and wherein R.sub.a, R.sub.b, and R.sub.c are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyls, substituted alkyls, alkenyls, alkynyls, aryls, and substituted aryls; provided that R.sub.a is other than phenyl and 3-hydroxyphenyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 13,14-dihydro-11-deoxy-11-hydroxymethyl-19-oxo-PGF.sub.2 compounds, which are useful for a variety of pharmacological purposes, e.g., antiasthmatic indications.

Abstract: Prostaglandin analogs with the following cyclopentane ring structure: ##STR1## are disclosed along with intermediates useful in their preparation and processes for their preparation. These analogs are useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the prostaglandins, particularly and especially as blood platelet aggregation inhibitors.