A general synthesis of 1-alkyl-1-cyclopentene-cis-3,5-diols. Useful intermediates in prostaglandin synthesis.
D000438:Alcohols / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D003517:Cyclopentanes / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D008722:Methods; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000138:chemical synthesis*
D000438:Alcohols; D003517:Cyclopentanes; D011453:Prostaglandins