The invention relates to processes for preparing carbaprostacyclin analogues and intermediates prepared from the processes. The invention also relates to cyclopentenone intermediates in racemic or optically active form.

The invention relates to processes for preparing carbaprostacyclin analogues and intermediates prepared from the processes. The invention also relates to cyclopentenone intermediates in racemic or optically active form.

The present invention relates to novel hydroxyl compounds, compositions comprising hydroxyl compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing a variety of diseases and conditions such as, but not limited to aging, Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, a disorder of glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia, dyslipoproteinemia, hypertension, impotence, inflammation, insulin resistance, lipid elimination in bile, obesity, oxysterol elimination in bile, pancreatitis, pancreatitius, Parkinson's disease, a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-associated disorder, phospholipid elimination in bile, renal disease, septicemia, metabolic syndrome disorders (e.g., Syndrome X), thrombotic disorder. Compounds and methods of the invention can also be used to modulate C reactive protein or enhance bile production in a patient. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.

The present invention relates to novel hydroxyl compounds, compositions comprising hydroxyl compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing a variety of diseases and conditions such as, but not limited to aging, Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, a disorder of glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia, dyslipoproteinemia, hypertension, impotence, inflammation, insulin resistance, lipid elimination in bile, obesity, oxysterol elimination in bile, pancreatitis, pancreatitius, Parkinson's disease, a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-associated disorder, phospholipid elimination in bile, renal disease, septicemia, metabolic syndrome disorders (e.g., Syndrome X), thrombotic disorder. Compounds and methods of the invention can also be used to modulate C reactive protein or enhance bile production in a patient. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.

The present invention relates to novel cycloalkyl-hydroxyl compounds, compositions comprising hydroxyl compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing a variety of diseases and conditions such as, but not limited to aging, Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, a disorder of glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia, dyslipoproteinemia, hypertension, impotence, inflammation, insulin resistance, lipid elimination in bile, obesity, oxysterol elimination in bile, pancreatitis, Parkinson's disease, a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-associated disorder, phospholipid elimination in bile, renal disease, septicemia, Syndrome X, thrombotic disorder. Compounds and methods of the invention can also be used to modulate C reactive protein or enhance bile production in a patient. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.

The invention relates to processes for preparing Carboprost or Carboprost Tromethamine, and intermediates prepared from the process, and 5,6-trans isomer free Carboprost or Carboprost Tromethamine prepared therefrom. The invention also relates to a novel crystalline form of Carboprost Tromethamine.

The invention relates to processes for preparing Carboprost or Carboprost Tromethamine, and intermediates prepared from the process, and 5,6-trans isomer free Carboprost or Carboprost Tromethamine prepared therefrom. The invention also relates to a novel crystalline form of Carboprost Tromethamine.

The present invention relates to the technical field of organic chemical engineering, and in particular to a key intermediate for synthesizing prostaglandin compounds and a preparation method therefor. When applied to the synthesis of prostaglandin compounds, the process flow is simplified, the yield and product purity are improved, the production costs are reduced, and the industrial application is easy. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to the technical field of organic chemical engineering, and in particular to a key intermediate for synthesizing prostaglandin compounds and a preparation method therefor. When applied to the synthesis of prostaglandin compounds, the process flow is simplified, the yield and product purity are improved, the production costs are reduced, and the industrial application is easy. ##STR00001##