PREPARATION OF PROSTAMIDES

摘要

The present invention provides a process for the preparation of a prostamide which comprises the steps of (d) reacting first intermediate having the general formula (I) with DIBAL wherein Z is a protecting group and the dotted line represents the presence or absence of a double bond to yield a second intermediate having the general Formula (II) (b) reacting said second intermediate with Na(TMS)2N and (C6H5)3P<+>(CH2)6CONR2X wherein R is a C1-5 alkyl or hydrogen and X is an anion to yield a third intermediate having the general formula (III) (c) reacting said third intermediate with a protecting agent to yield a fourth intermediate having the general formula IV (e) reacting said fourth intermediate to remove said protecting groups and yield a prostamide having the general formula V