TOTAL SYNTHESIS OF 14-FLUOROPROSTAGLANDIN F2α AND 14-FLUOROPROSTACYCLIN

Abstract
The synthesis of (±)-14-fluoroPGF2α methyl ester (1), (±)-15-epi-14-fluoroPGF2α methyl ester (12), and (±)-14-fluoroprostacyclin (2) is detailed. Prostaglandins 1 and 12 have been evaluated for pregnancy interruption in the hamster and smooth muscle stimulating effects on gerbil colon and hamster uterine strips. Prostacyclin 2 was evaluated for inhibition of human blood platelet aggregation and dilation of the isolated perfused cat coronary artery.