Abstract: This invention encompasses a process for preparing higher order cuprate complexes which contain a carbanion for the formation of carbon to carbon bonds in reactions such as epoxide addition. The complex is formed by reacting a first cuprate complex with a stannane such that the carbanion to be used to form carbon to carbon bonds is transferred from the stannane to the first cuprate complex to form a different higher order cuprate complex. This process permits the in situ preparation of a higher order cuprate complex having the carbanion desired to be used in a synthetic reaction. Higher order cuprate complexes derived from the reaction of a cuprate complex with 1,2-bis-tri-n-butylstannyl ethylene are particularly useful for the addition to epoxides to form vinyl tin intermediates useful for preparing omega side chains of prostaglandins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel cyclopenteneheptenoic acid derivative having the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, --COCH.sub.3, --COCF.sub.3, --CO--phenyl, or a hydroxyl protecting group such as tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, or tri-lower alkylsilyl;wherein R.sub.2 is --CH.sub.2 OR.sub.1, --COOH, --COOR, --CHO, --CH.sub.2 --OSi(R.sub.12).sub.3, ##STR2## wherein R is lower alkyl and each R.sub.12 is independently lower alkyl or aryl; andwherein Y is ethylene, cis-vinylene, trans-vinylene, or acetylene.Also disclosed is a novel process for preparation of the above-defined cyclopenteneheptenoic acid derivative. This process involves coupling of a higher order cuprate complex with a chiral cyclopentene compound. The resultant product is particularly useful as a starting compound for high yield synthesis of optically active prostaglandins.

Abstract: Novel intermediates and method for the chemical synthesis of N-substituted 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-L-fucitol derivatives are provided. A preferred intermediate is 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-3, 4-O-isopropylidene-L-fucitol which is used to prepare the HIV inhibitor 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-[N-.omega.-methyl caproate]-L-fucitol. These compounds are prepared in a short synthesis from the known compound 2,3-O-isopropylidene-D-lyxono-1,4-lactone or in a multi-step synthesis from D-galactose.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a process for preparing higher order cuprate complexes which contain a carbanion for the formation of carbon to carbon bonds in reactions such as epoxide addition. The complex is formed by reacting a first cuprate complex with a stannane such that the carbanion to be used to form carbon to carbon bonds is transferred from the stannane to the first cuprate complex to form a different higher order cuprate complex. This process permits the in situ preparation of a higher order cuprate complex having the carbanion desired to be used in a synthetic reaction. Higher order cuprate complexes derived from the reaction of a cuprate complex with 1,2-bis-tri-n-butylstannyl ethylene are particularly useful for the addition to epoxides to form vinyl tin intermediates useful for preparing omega side chains of prostaglandins.