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The total synthesis of a primary iPF(2 alpha)-III metabolite, namely dinor
iPF(2 alpha)-III 8, is described. The successful synthesis was finally acco
mplished by generating the carboxylic acid group at the end of the synthesi
s so as to avoid formation of an alpha,beta -unsaturated carboxylic acid, w
hich is prone to undergo side reactions (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All
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