Patents by Inventor Matthew P. Braun

Matthew P. Braun has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Process for the preparation of a R-alpha cyclopentenones and R-alpha and R-omega cyclopentanoids
    Patent number: 5359110
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of R.alpha.-cyclopentenoids and then R.alpha., R.omega.-cyclopentanoids is described. The process involves the reaction of a compound of the formula ##STR1## where X is halo, particularly Br or I and P is a protecting group with an alkylborane to produce the R.alpha.-cyclopentenone. The R.alpha.-cyclopentenone is reacted with a R.omega. cuprate to produce the R.alpha., R.omega.-cyclopentenoid. The process is used for the preparation of prostaglandins which are known pharmaceutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Board of Governors of Wayne State University
    Inventors: Carl R. Johnson, Matthew P. Braun