# Patent

## Title
Method for preparing linear organopolysiloxanediols

## Abstract

This is a continuation, division, of application Ser. No. 641,587, filed Aug. 17, 1984, Pat. No. 4,681,951.

## Background
This invention relates to a bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative and a process for producing the same.

9(0)-methano-.DELTA..sup.6(9.alpha.) -PGI.sub.1 a potent platelet aggregation inhibiting action. For example, its action is comparable to chemically unstable PGI.sub.2, when human platelet is employed, and it is a compound which can be utilized as a therapeutic or preventive for various diseases of circulatory organs (see the test examples shown below).

In the prior art, as the process for producing 9(0)-methano-.DELTA..sup.6(9.alpha.) -PGI.sub.1, there have been known (a) the process in which it is produced through the 14 steps using PGE.sub.2 as the starting material [Preliminary Text for Lectures in 103rd Annual Meeting in Pharmaceutical Society of Japan, p. 156, (1983)] and (b) the process in which it is produced from 1,3-cyclooctadiene through 19 steps [Preliminary Text for Lectures in 103rd Annual Meeting in Pharmaceutical Society of Japan, p. 157, (1983)]. The former process has the drawback that the starting material is expensive, while the latter process that the desired product is formed as a racemic mixture. Further, both processes (a) and (b) are also disadvantageously very low in the overall yield.

The present inventors have studied extensively to produce 9(0)-methano-.DELTA..sup.6(9.alpha.) -PGI.sub.1 from a cheap starting material at good yield and with optical activity as well as steric configuration specificity, and consequently found that the compound of the present invention and the process for producing the same can be an important intermediate and a process for achieving the object to accomplish the present invention.

This invention concerns a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 : a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group or alkenyl group each having 5 to 10 carbon atoms; of a hydroxy group; and R.sup.6 ;

where

and a process for producing the same.

The bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative represented by the above formula [I] of this invention can be led to 9(0)-methano-.DELTA..sup.6(9.alpha.)-PGI.sub.1 and derivatives thereof as follows: Namely, among the above bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivatives, bicyclo[3.3.0]octenylaldehyde derivatives which are R.sup.4 being --CHO can be led to 9(0)-methano-.DELTA..sup.6(9.alpha.) -PGI.sub.1 by subjecting them to elongation reaction of .alpha.-chain by using Wittig reagent which is prepared by 3-carboxypropyltriphenylphosphonium bromide and a base, subjecting a hydroxy group to deprotection reaction, then subjecting a double bond selectively to reduction and thereafter subjecting an ester to hydrolysis; (4'-alkoxycarbonyl-1'-alkenyl)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivatives which are R.sup.4 being --CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --COOR.sup.6 can be led the same by subjecting them to elongation reaction of .alpha.-chain, subjecting a hydroxy group to deprotection reaction and thereafter subjecting an ester to hydrolysis; and bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivatives which have R.sup.4 being --CH.sub.2 R.sup.5 can be led the same by subjecting them to hydration reaction, then subjecting a hydroxy group to deprotection reaction, and thereafter subjecting to oxdation reaction (see the following Reference examples).

The protective group of hydroxy group in this invention may include, for R.sup.2, a tetrahydropyranyl group, a methoxymethyl group, a 4-methoxytetrahydropyranyl group, a 1-ethoxyethyl group, a 1-methyl-1-methoxyethyl group, a t-butyldimethylsilyl group, a diphenyl-t-butylsilyl group, a benzoyl group, an acetyl group, etc. and, for R.sup.3, a t-butyldimethylsilyl group, a benzoyl group, an acetyl group, a tetrahydropyranyl group, a methoxymethyl group, a 4-methoxytetrahydropyranyl group, a 1-ethoxyethyl group, a 1-methyl-1-methoxyethyl group, a diphenyl-t-butylsilyl group, etc.

The bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative represented by the above formula [I] can be produced according to the reaction schemes as shown below.

In the compounds of the present invention, (4,'-alkoxycarbonyl-1'-alkenyl)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivatives [I-c] can be prepared following the reaction schemes shown below: ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are the same as defined above.

This step produces an allyl cyclopentylidene derivative represented by the formula [III] by methylenation of an allyl cyclopentanone derivative represented by the above formula [II].

The allyl cyclopentanone derivative which is employed as the starting material of this step is produced by reacting a cyclopentenone represented by the formula [V]: ##STR4## wherein R.sup.2 represents a protective group of a hydroxy group, with an organic copper compound represented by the formula [VI]: ##STR5## wherein R.sup.1 is the same meaning as defined above; R.sup.3 represents a protective of a hydroxy group; and Y represents a group of ##STR6## a phenylthio group or a 1-pentynyl group (see Japanese Provisional Patent Publication No. 171965/1982).

Examples of the thus obtained compounds may be {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-transoctenyl]-4(R)-t-bu tyldimethylsilyloxy-1-cyclopentanone}, {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-pr openyl]-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1-cyclopentanone}, {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-4'-methyl-1'-trans-octenyl ]-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1-cyclopentanone}, {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-tetrah ydropyranyloxy-1-cyclopentanone}, {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-prope nyl] -4(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1-cyclopentanone}, {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-4'-methyl-1'-trans-octenyl]-4 (R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1-cyclopentanone}, {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-(1'-ethoxyethyloxy)-1'-transoctenyl]-4(R)-(1'-ethy oxyethyloxy)-1-cyclopentanone}, {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-(1'-ethoxyethyloxy)-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propen yl]-4(R)-(1'-ethoxyethyloxy)-1-cyclopentanone}, {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-(1'-ethoxyethyloxy)-4'-methyl-1'-trans-octenyl)-4( R)-(1'-ethoxyethyloxy)-1-cyclo-pentanone) and the like.

The methylenation in this step may be carried out by use of a mixed reagent of methylene bromide-titanium tetrachloride-zinc [L. Lombardo, Tetrahedron Lett., 23, 4293 (1982)] or Johnson reagent [C. R. Johnson, J. R. Shanklin, R. A. Kirchoff, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 95, 6462 (1973)].

The reaction should desirably be carried out in a solvent, for example, a solvent mixture such as a halogenic solvent (e.g. methylene chloride) - an ether solvent (e.g. tetrahydrofuran) in the case of using the former reagent, while an ether solvent in the case of the latter reagent.

The reaction can proceed smoothly at -80.degree. C. to 60.degree. C., but room temperature is preferred because the reaction can be carried out without heating or cooling.

This step produces a hydroxymethyl cyclopentane derivative represented by the above formula [IV] by hydration of an allyl cyclopentylidene derivative represented by the above formula [III].

The hydration reaction in this step is conducted out by hydroboration and oxidation. In carrying out hydroboration, there may be employed a hydroborating reagent such as 9-BBN (9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane), disiamylborane, thexylborane, etc. The amount of the hydroborating agent used may be generally 1 to 3 equivalent.

The reaction is desired to be carried out in a solvent, preferably an ether type solvent such as tetrahydrofuran, diglyme, diethylether, etc.

The reaction proceeds smoothly at -25.degree. C. to room temperature.

Further, this step carries out oxidation of the product subsequent to the hydroboration without isolation thereof. The oxidation may be carried out by use of an oxidizing agent such as an alkaline hydrogen peroxide, an amine oxide, oxygen, peracid, etc. The amount of the oxidizing agent employed may be 5 to 15 equivalents.

The reaction proceeds smoothly at room temperature to 60.degree. C.

In this step, the compound formed by hydroboration with the use of, for example, 9-BBN may be estimated to have a formula as shown below: ##STR7##

This step produces a bicyclo[3.3.0]octenylaldehyde derivative represented by the above formula [I-b] by oxidation and dehydration of the hydroxymethyl cyclopentane derivative represented by the above formula [IV] obtained by the above second step.

In carrying out oxidation, it is possible to use a dimethylsulfoxide-oxalyl chloride, dimethylsulfoxidepyridine complex of sulfur trioxide, etc. The amount of the oxidizing agent employed may be generally 1 to 5 equivalents.

The reaction is desired to be carried out in a solvent, for example, a halogenated hydrocarbon such as methylene chloride.

The reaction can proceed smoothly at a temperature, which may differ depending on the oxidizing agent employed, but generally at -70.degree. C. to room temperature.

For obtaining the oxidized product in this step, a tertiary amine such as triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, etc. is added into the reaction product and treatment is carried out at -70.degree. C. to room temperature.

Further, this step carries out dehydration of the obtained product subsequent to the oxidation without isolation thereof.

Dehydration is required to be carried out in the presence of an acidic catalyst. As the acidic catalyst, an acid-ammonium salt is available. An acid-ammonium salt can be formed from an acid and an amine. The acid available may be exemplified by trifluoroacetic acid, toluenesulfonic acid, camphorsulonic acid, acetic acid, etc. The amine available may be exemplified by dibenzylamine, diethylamine, dimethylamine, diisopropylamine, piperidine, pyrrolidine, piperazine, etc. These acids and amines may appropriately be selected and combined to be provided for use. Above all, the catalyst comprising a combination of trifluoroacetic acid and dibenzylamine is preferred on account of good yield of the desired product. The amount of the catalyst employed may be about 0.2 equivalent, but it is preferred to employ about one equivalent in order to proceed rapidly the reaction.

The reaction is desired to be carried out in a solvent, for example, an aromatic hydrocarbon such as benzene, toluene, xylene, etc.

The reaction temperature may be.selected within the range from room temperature to 100.degree. C., but preferably within the range from 50.degree. C. to 70.degree. C. in order to carry out the reaction smoothly.

This step produces a (4'-alkoxycarbonyl-1'-alkenyl)-cisbicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative represented by the above formula [I-c] by reacting the bicyclo[3.3.0]octenylaldehyde derivative represented by the above formula [I-b] obtained by the above third step with 3-carboxypropyl triphenyl phosphonium halide represented by the formula: ##STR8## wherein R.sup.7 is an alkyl group or an aryl group, and X is a halogen atom, in the presence of a base.

This step is required to be carried out in the presence of a base. The base may include potassium t-butoxide, butyl lithium, sodium salt of dimethylsulfoxide, etc. For carrying out the reaction with good efficiency, it is preferred to employ potassium t-butoxide. The amount of the base employed may be generally 1 to 1.2 equivalent based on the above 3-carboxypropyl triphenyl phosphonium halide which is employed as one of the starting material. Preferable example of the 3-carboxypropyl triphenyl phosphonium halide is 3-carboxypropyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide.

The reaction may be carried out preferably in an ether solvent such as tetrahydrofuran, dimethoxyethane, diethyl ether, etc. The solvent is not particularly limited, provided that it does not interfere with the reaction.

The reaction temperature may be selected within the range from 0.degree. C. to 50.degree. C., at which the reaction can proceed smoothly.

The compound obtained in this step is formed generally as a free carboxylic acid, but it can be isolated as an ester by use of the condition of diazomethane or alkyl halide-diazabicycloundecene-acetonitrile for the reactions in the subsequent step et seq. Conversion to ester may be conducted according to the method easily done by those skilled in the art.

This step produces a bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative represented by the above formula [I-a] in which only the disubstituted olefin of .alpha.-chain is selectively reduced by catalytic reduction of the (4'-alkoxycarbonyl-1'-alkenyl)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative represented by the formula [I-c] obtained in the above fourth step.

The available catalysts include palladium catalysts such as palladium-carbon, palladium black, etc., Wilkinson catalysts, platinum, nickel, etc. For carring out the reaction with good efficiency, it is preferred to employ Wilkinson catalyst. The catalyst may be sufficiently employed in the so-called catalytic amount.

In practicing this step, hydrogen may be allowed to react with the compound under normal pressure or under pressurization.

The reaction may be carried out preferably in a solvent, for example, an alcohol solvent such as methanol, ethanol, etc. or an ester solvent such as ethyl acetate, etc.

The reaction can proceed smoothly at a temperature selected within the range from -25.degree. C. to 60.degree. C.

The (4'-alkoxycarbonyl-1'-alkenyl)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative of this invention has a asymmetric carbon atom in the molecule, and the present invention includes compounds of a R-configuration, S-configuration and a mixture of a volumtary ratio thereof with regard to the asymmetric carbon atom.

Further, in the above formula [I], the bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivatives in which R.sup.4 being --CH.sub.2 R.sup.6 represented by the formula [I-f] can be produced by subjecting bicyclo[3.3.0]octenyl aldehyde derivative represented by the above formula [I-b] to the reaction step as mentioned below: ##STR9##

This step produces a bicyclo[3.3.0]octenyl methyl alcohol derivatice represented by the above formula [I-d] by reduction of the bicyclo[3.3.0]octenylaldehyde derivative represented by the above formula [I-b].

In the bicyclo[3.3.0]octnylaldehyde derivatives, the compounds in which R.sup.1 are straight or branched alkyl or alkenyl group are prepared according to the method as described in Preliminary text for lectures in 104th annual meeting in Pharmaceutical Society of Japan (1984), p. 282, and the compound in which R.sup.1 are cylcic alkyl or alkenyl are prepared according to the same method as mentioned above.

Reduction is required to be carried out in the presence of a reducing agent. As the reducing agent, diisobutylaluminum hydride, sodium borohydride, lithium aluminumhydride and the like are available. The amount of the reducing agent employed may be about one equivalent or slightly excess amount based on the bicyclo[3.3.0]octenylaldehyde derivative represented by the above formula [I-b].

The reaction should desirably be conducted in a solvent, for example, an alcohol solvent such as methanol, ethanol, etc., an ether solvent such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, etc., an aromatic solvent such as benzene, toluene, etc., and a halogenic solvent such as methylene chloride, chloroform, etc. The solvent may optionally be selected due to the reducing agent to be used. The reaction can proceed smoothly at -100.degree. to 50.degree. C.

This step produces a bicyclo[3.3.0]octenylmethylacetate derivative represented by the above formula [I-e] by acetylation of the bicyclo[3.3.0]octenylmethyl alcohol derivative represented by the above formula [I-d] obtained in the above first step.

In carrying out acetylation, it is possible to use an acetic anhydride which is generally employed this type of reaction.

Furhter, in carrying out this step, it is possible to employ a catalyst such as pyridine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, etc.

The reaction should desirably be conducted in a solvent, for example, an aromatic solvent such as benzene, toluene, etc., an ether solvent such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, etc., and a halogenic solvent such as methylene chloride, etc.

The reaction can proceed smoothly at -25.degree. to 100.degree. C.

This step produces a pentenylbicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative represented by the above formula [I-f] by reacting the bicyclo[3.3.0]octenylmethyl acetate derivative represented by the above formula [I-e] obtained in the above second step with lithium dialkylcuprate.

The lithium dialkylcuprate is a compound which is easily prepared by reacting copper (I) iodide with 3-butenyl lithium (as for the preparative method thereof, see R. F. Cunico, Y. K. Han, J. Organomet. Chem., 174, 247 (1977)).

In carrying out this step, an ether solvent such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, dimethoxyethane, etc. may desirably be employed.

The reaction can proceed smoothly at -100.degree. to 50.degree. C.

The present invention is described in more detail by referring to the following Reference examples and Examples.

To a solution of {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-t-b utyldimethylsilyloxy-1-cyclopentanone} (707 mg, 1.44 mmol) dissolved in methylene chloride (7 ml) was added zinc-titanium chloride-methylene bromide reagent (Zn-TiCl.sub.4 -CH.sub.2 Br.sub.2 /THF, 7.48 ml, about 1.3 equivalents) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred at the same condition for 30 minutes so that the starting materials were all reacted. Subsequently, the mixture was poured into the two layer system solution comprising ether-saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution so as to stop the reation. Then, an ether layer was separated from the mixture, and an aqueous layer was extracted with ether. The combined ether layers were washed with a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and saturated saline solution, and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-t-b utyldimethylsilyloxy-1-cyclopentylidene} (652 mg, Yield: 88%) as substantially colorless oily products.

IR (neat): 3080, 2930, 2850, 1650, 1460, 1360, 1250 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.70 (m, 1H), 5.41 (m, 2H), 4.75-5.10 (m, 4H), 4.02 (m, 1H), 3.76 (m, 1H), 2.00-2.70  (m, 6H), 1.40 (m, 8H), 0.88 (s, 21H), 0.02 (s, 12H).

Mass m/z (%): 435 (M.sup.+ -57), 421, 393, 323, 303, 289, 229, 147, 75, 73.

To {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-t-b utyldimethylsilyloxy-1-cyclopentylidene}(700 mg, 1.42 mmol) was added a THF solution (7.10 mmol, 14.2 ml) of 9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane (9-BBN) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours. Then, to the reaction system were gradually added dropwise a 6N-NaOH aqueous solution (6.9 ml) and a 30% H.sub.2 O.sub.2 aqueous solution (5.8 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred at 60.degree. C. for 2 hours. The mixture was extracted with ether, and the separated ether layer was washed with an aqueous sodium thiosulfate solution and water. After dryness with anhydrous magensium sulfate, followed by evaporation of the solvent and purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {1(S)-hydroxymethyl-2(S)-(3'-hydroxypropyl)-3(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsil yloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-cyclopentane} (502 mg, Yield: 67%) as colorless oily products.

IR (neat): 3350, 2930, 2850, 1460, 1360, 1250 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 5.38 (m, 2H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 3.59 (m, 4H), 2.83 (m, 1H), 2.16 (m, 3H), 1.10-1.80 (m, 15H), 0.87 (s, 21H), 0.04 (s, 12H).

Mass m/z (%): 471 (M.sup.+ -57), 453, 396, 379, 339, 325, 321, 247, 229, 75, 73.

To a methylene chloride solution (5 ml) of oxalyl chloride (0.46 ml, 5.40 mmol) was added dropwise a methylene chloride solution (4 ml) of DMSO (0.83 ml, 11.7 mmol) at -78.degree. C. for 5 minutes, and the mixture was stirred at the same condition for 15 minutes. To the thus prepared mixture was added dropwise a methylene chloride solution (3 ml) of {1(S)-hydroxymethyl-2(S)-(3'-hydroxypropyl)-3(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsil yloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxycyclopentane (475 mg, 0.900 mmol), and the mixture was further stirred at -78.degree. C. for 15 minutes. Under the same condition, triethylamine (2.50 ml, 18.0 mmol) was added thereto, then a cooling bath was removed and the mixture was stirred for 15 minutes. Methylene chloride was distilled out under reduced pressure and to the resultant residue were added benzene (8 ml) and trifluoroacetic acid salt of dibenzylamine (220 mg, 0.900 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at 70.degree. C. for 4 hours. The mixture was diluted with ether, washed successively with an aquoues ammonium chloride solution, a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. After evaporation of the solvent, the residue was purifired through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-t-but yldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cisbicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (441 mg, Yield: 97%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1680, 1460, 1360, 1250 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 9.82 (s, 1H), 6.73 (bs, 1H), 5.48 (m, 2H), 4.08 (m, 1H), 3.76 (m, 1H), 3.24 (m, 1H), 1.10-2.80 (m, 14H), 0.87, 0.90 (2s, 21H), 0.03 (s, 12H).

Mass m/z (%): 449 (M.sup.+ -57), 435, 359, 339, 317, 303, 202, 73.

{3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-transoctenyl]-7(R)-t-butyl dimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (18.9 mg, 0.0374 mmol) was mixed in a mixed solvent of acetic acid-water-tetrahydrofuran (3:1:1) (0.2 ml) and the mixture was stirred at 45.degree. C. for 3 hours. After evaporation of the solvent under reduced pressure, to the residue was added a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The separated organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-b icyclo-[3.3.0]oct-2-ene) (8.3 mg, Yield: 80%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3400, 2950, 2850, 1680 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 9.82 (s, 1H), 6.73 (bs, 1H), 5.45 (m, 2H), 4.10 (m, 1H), 3.80 (m, 1H), 3.24 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z (%): 278 (M.sup.+), 260 (M.sup.+ -H.sub.2 O).

In the method as described in Reference examples 1 and 2, the same procedures were carried out as in Reference examples 1 and 2 except that {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-tetrah ydropyranyloxy-1-cyclopentanone} (434 mg, 1 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain (1(S)-hydroxymethyl-2(S)-(3'-hydroxypropyl)-3(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranylo xy-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxycyclopentane} (374 mg) at a yield of 80% as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3350, 2930, 2850, 1450, 1365, 1200 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.35 (m, 2H), 4.50 (m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 2H), 3.60 (m, 8H).

Mass m/z (%): 468 (M.sup.+), 450.

In the method as described in Example 1, the same procedures were carried out in Example 1 except that {1(S)-hydroxymethyl-2(S)-(3'hydroxypropyl)-3(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranylox y-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxycyclopentane} (374 mg, 0.80 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-tetrahyd ropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (232 mg) at a yild of 65 % and as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1680 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 9.81 (s, 1H), 6.75 (bs, 1H), 5.44 (m, 2H), 4.50 (m, 2H), 3.20-4.10 (m, 7H).

Mass m/z (%): 446 (M.sup.+), 361.

The reaction was carried out following the same procedures as in Reference examples 1 and 2 and Example 1 by using {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-4(R)-tetrah ydropyranyloxy-1-cyclopentanone} (868 mg, 2 mmol) to obtain (3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-tetrahyd ropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (446 mg, Overall yield: 50%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1680 cm.sup.1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 9.81 (s, 1H), 6.75 (bs, 1H), 5.44 (m, 2H), 4.50 (m, 2H), 3.20-4.10 (m, 7H).

Mass m/z (%): 446 (M.sup.+), 361.

{3-Formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bi cyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (7.8 mg, 0.1 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous methylene chloride (1 ml), and to the solution was added subsequently dihydropyrane (84 mg, 1 mmol) and catalytic amount of anhydrous p-toluenesulfonic acid and stirred at room temperature for 5 minutes. After the reaction was stopped by adding a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution, the mixture was extracted with ether. The separated organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-t etrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (42.4 mg, Yield: 95%) as substantially colorless oily product. Spectrum data thereof are agreed with those of the sample obtained in Example 3.

To a methylene chloride (7 ml) solution of {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[[3'(R)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'- trans-propenyl]-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1-cyclopentanone} (354 mg, 0.72 mmol) was added a zinctitanium chloride-methylene bromide reagent (Zn-TiCl.sub.4 -CH.sub.2 Br.sub.2 /THF, 3.74 ml, about 1.3 equivalents). The mixture was stirred at the same condition for 30 minutes so that the starting materials were all reacted. Subsequently, the mixture was poured into the two layer system solution comprising ether-saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution so as to stop the reation. Then, an ether layer was separated from the mixture, and an aqueous layer was extracted with ether. The combined ether layers were washed with a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and saturated saline solution, and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-pr openyl]-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1-cyclopentylidene} (326 mg, Yield: 88%) as substantially colorless oily products.

IR (neat): 3078, 2930, 2850, 1648, 1460, 1360, 1247 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.70 (m, 1H), 5.40 (m, 2H), 4.70-5.05 (m, 4H), 4.02 (m, 1H), 3.76 (m, 1H), 2.00-2.60 (m, 6H), 1.38 (m, 9H), 0.88 (s, 18H), 0.02 (s, 12H).

Mass m/z (%): 433 (M.sup.+ -57), 419, 391.

To {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-pr openyl]-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1-cyclopentylidene} (698 mg, 1.42 mmol) was added THF solution of 9-borabicyclo)3.3.1]nonane (9-BBN) (7.10 mmol, 14.2 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours. Then, to the reaction system were gradually added dropwise an aqueous 6N-NaOH solution (6.9 ml) and an aqueous 30% H.sub.2 O.sub.2 solution (5.8 ml) at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred at 60.degree. C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was extracted with ether and the extracted ether layer was washed with an aqueous sodium thiosulfate solution and water. After dryness with anhydrous magensium sulfate, followed by evaporation of the solvent and purification the residue through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {1(S)-hydroxymethyl-2(S)-(3'-hydroxypropyl)-3(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsil yloxy-1'-trans-propenyl]-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxycyclopentane (442 mg, Yield: 59%) as colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3345, 2920, 2850, 1456, 1360, 1246 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.35 (m, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.59 (m, 4H), 2.16 (m, 4H), 1.10-1.80 (m, 16H), 0.87 (s, 18H), 0.04 (m, 12H).

Mass m/z (%): 469 (M.sup.+ -57), 451, 394, 377.

To a methylene chloride solution (5 ml) of oxalyl chloride (0.46 ml, 5.40 mmol) was added dropwise methylene chloride solution (4 ml) of DMSO (0.83 ml, 11.7 mmol) at -78.degree. C. for 5 minutes, and the mixture was stirred at the same condition for 15 minutes. To the thus prepared mixture was added dropwise a methylene chloride solution (3 ml) of {1(S)-hydroxymethyl-2(S)-(3'-hydroxypropyl)-3(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsil yloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl]-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxycyclope ntane (473 mg, 0.900 mmol), and the mixture was further stirred at -78.degree. C. for 15 minutes. Under the same condition, triethylamine (2.50 ml, 18.0 mmol) was added thereto, then a cooling bath was removed and the mixture was stirred for 15 minutes. Methylene chloride was distilled out under reduced pressure and to the resultant residue were added benzene (8 ml) and trifluoroacetic acid salt of dibenzylamine (220 mg, 0.900 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at 70.degree. C. for 4 hours. The mixture was diluted with ether, washed successively with an aquoues ammonium chloride solution, a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. After evaporation of the solvent, the residue was purifired through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-prop enyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0] oct-2-ene} (385 mg, Yield: 85%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1675, 1450, 1360, 1250 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 9.82 (s, 1H), 6.72 (bs, 1H), 5.45 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 1H), 3.76 (m, 1H), 3.23 (m, 1H), 1.10-2.80 (m, 15H), 0.87, 0.90 (2s, 18H), 0.03 (s, 12H).

Mass m/z (%): 447 (M.sup.+ -57), 433, 357, 337, 315, 301, 200, 71.

{3-Formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-prope nyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (18.9 mg, 0.0374 mmol) was mixed in a mixed solvent of acetic acid-H.sub.2 O-tetrahydrofuran (3:1:1) (0.2 ml) and the mixture was stirred at 45.degree. C. for 3 hours. After evaporation of the solvent under reduced pressure, to the residue was added a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The separated organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl]-7(R)-hydro xy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (8.7 mg, Yield: 84 a substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3400, 2950, 2850, 1684 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 9.81 (s, 1H), 6.74 (bs, 1H), 5.45 (m, 2H), 4.10 (m, 1H), 3.80 (m, 1H), 3.23 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z (%): 276 (M.sup.+), 258 (M.sup.+ -H.sub.2 O).

In the method as described in Reference examples 4 and 5, the same procedures were carried our as in Reference examples 4 and 5 except that {2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-prope nyl]-4(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1-cyclopentanone} (432 mg, 1 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {1(S)-hydroxymethyl-2(S)-(3',-hydroxypropyl)-3(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyl oxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl]-4(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxycyclopentane } (275 mg) at a yield of 74% as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3350, 2930, 2850, 1450, 1365, 1200 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.34 (m, 2H), 4.50 (m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 2H), 3.60 (m, 8H).

Mass m/z (%): 466 (M.sup.+), 448.

In the method as described in Example 3, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 3 except that {1(S)-hydroxymethyl-2(S)-(3'-hydroxypropyl)-3(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranylo xy-3'-cyclopentyl-1-trans-propenyl]-(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxycyclopentane} (275 mg, 0.74 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain (3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propeny l]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (223 mg) at a yield of 68 % as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1680 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 9.81 (s, 1H), 6.74 (bs, 1H), 5.45 (m, 2H), 4.48 (m, 2H), 3.20-4.10 (m, 7H).

Mass m/z (%): 444 (M.sup.+), 359.

The reaction was carried out following the same procedures as in Reference examples 4 and 5 and Example 8 by using (2(R)-allyl-3(R)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-prope nyl]-4(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1-cyclopentanone} (864 mg, 2 mmol) to obtain (3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclo-pentyl-1'-transpropeny l]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (408 mg, Overall yield: 46%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1680 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 9.81 (s, 1H), 6.74 (bs, 1H), 5.45 (m, 2H), 4.48 (m, 2H), 3.20-4.10 (m, 7H).

Mass m/z (%): 444 (M.sup.+), 359.

{3-Formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-transpropenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy -(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (27.6 mg, 0.1 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous methylene chloride (1 ml), and to the solution was added subsequently dihydropyrane (84 mg, 1 mmol) and catalytic amount of anhydrous p-toluenesulfonic acid and stirred at room temperature for 5 minutes. After the reaction was stopped by adding a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution, the mixture was extracted with ether.

The separated organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain .times.3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'- trans-propenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-e ne} (39.5 mg, Yield: 89%) as substantially colorless oily product. Various spectrum data thereof are agreed with those of the sample obtained in Example 8.

3-Carboxypropyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (321 mg, 0.748 mmol) was suspended in THF (3.0 ml), and to the suspension was added potassium t-butoxide (167 mg, 1.49 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 10 minutes. To the obtained ylid compound having reddish orange color was added a THF (1.5 ml) solution of {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-transoctenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldi methylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (189 mg, 0.374 mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes. The mixture was diluted with ether, added a 10% aqueous HCl solution and after it was confirmed that the mixture was acidic (pH=4), an ether layer was separated therefrom. After the separated aqueous layer was extracted with ether, the ether layers were combined, washed with a saturated aqueous NaCl solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. After evaporation of the solvent, the resultant residue was dissolved in small amount of ether and added thereof an ether solution of diazomethane to obtain a methyl ester derivative. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification and separation through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'- trans-octenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2 -ene} (194 mg, Yield: 88%) as substantially colorless oily products.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1750, 1460, 1360, 1250 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDC13) 6.27 (d, J=16 Hz, 2/5H, trans), 6.02 (d, J=11 Hz, 3/5H, cis), 5.51 (m, 4H), 4.07 (m, 1H), 3.70 (m, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 2.97 (m, 1H), 1.10-2.70 (m, 16H), 0.87, 0.90 (2s, 21H), 0.03 (s, 12H).

Mass m/z (%): 590 (M.sup.+), 534, 533, 519, 458, 427, 401, 301, 75, 73.

[.alpha.].sub.O.sup.20 =-37.degree. (c=0.614, CHCl.sub.3).

To a THF (0.5 ml) solution of {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-t ransoctenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-e ne} (31 mg, 0.05 mmol) was added a solution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride dissolved in THF (0.16 ml, 1M solution), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. After the reaction was stopped by adding a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution, THF was distilled out under reduced pressure. The resultant aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the separated organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-trans-octenyl]-7(R) -hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (15 mg, Yield: 79%) as colorless caramel.

IR (neat): 3400, 2950, 1742 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 6.30 (d, J=16 Hz, 1/3H, trans), 6.02 (d, J=11 Hz, 2/3H, cis), 5.60 (m, 3H), 5.40 (m, 1H), 4.10 (m, 1H), 3.80 (m, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.02 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z (%): 362 (M.sup.+, 7), 344 (44), 326 (19), 300 (37), 220 (54), 178 (55), 168 (41), 43 (100).

[.alpha.].sub.O.sup.20 =35.degree. (c=0.466, MeOH).

In the method as described in Example 11, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 11 except that {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-transoctenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydr opyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (446 mg, 1 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-tra nsoctenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (477 mg, Yield: 90%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1745 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 6.25 (d, J=16 Hz, 1/3H, trans), 6.02 (d, J=11 Hz, 2/3H, cis), 5.50 (m, 4H), 4.60 (m, 2H), 3.40-4.10 (m, 6H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 2.97 (m, 1H), 0.87 (t, J=7 Hz, 3H).

Mass m/z (%): 530 (M.sup.+), 499, 445.

{3-(4'-Methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6-(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-tra ns-octenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (470 mg, 0.89 mmol) was dissolved in a mixed solvent of acetic aicd (4.7 ml), water (1.6 ml) and THF (1.6 ml), and heated at atmospheric temperature of 45.degree. C. for 6 hours. After evaporation of acetic acid under reduced pressure, to the residue was added a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The separated organic alyer was washed with saturated saline solution, and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-oct enyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0] oct-2-ene} (261 mg, Yield: 81%) as colorless caramel. Spectrum data thereof are agreed with those of the sample obtained in Example 12.

{3-(4'-Methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7( R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (15 mg, 0.04 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (0.3 ml). To the solution was added a 10% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (0.3 ml) at 0.degree. C. After stirring at 0.degree. C. for 16 hours, the mixture was neutralized with a 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid solution under cooling. After evaporation of methanol under reduced pressure, the residue was adjusted to pH 3 to 4 and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate and distilled out the solvent to obtain (3-(4'-carboxy-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-hydr oxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (14 mg, Yield: 100%) as colorless caramel.

IR (neat): 3350, 1720, 1090, 970 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 6.34 (d, J=16 Hz, 1/3H), 6.06 (d, J=11 Hz, 2/3H), 5.65 (m, 3H), 5.45 (m, 1H), 3.10 (m, 1H).

3-Carboxypropyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (321 mg, 0.748 mmol) was suspended in THF (3.0 ml), and to the suspension was added potassium t-butoxide (167 mg, 1.49 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 10 minutes. To the obtained ylid compound having reddish orange color was added THF (1.5 ml) solution of {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-prop enyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (189 mg, 0.374  mmol), and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes. The mixture was diluted with ether, added a 10% aqueous HCl solution and after it was confirmed that the mixture was acidic (pH=4), an ether layer was separated therefrom. After the separated aqueous layer was extracted with ether, the ether layers were combined, washed with a saturated aqueous NaCl solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. After evaporation of the solvent, the resultant residue was dissolved in small amount of ether and added an ether solution of diazomethane to obtain a methyl ester derivative. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification and separation through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'- cyclopentyl-trans-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyl-dimethylsilyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicycl o[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (175 mg, Yield: 80%) as substantially colorless oily products.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1745, 1460, 1358, 1240 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 6.25 (d, J=16 Hz, 2/5H, trans), 6.01 (d, J=11 Hz, 3/5H, cis), 5.50 (m, 4H), 4.07 (m, 1H), 3.69 (m, 1H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 2.98 (m, 1H), 1.10-2.70 (m, 17H), 0.87, 0.90 (2s, 18H), 0.03 (s, 12H).

Mass m/z (%): 588 (M.sup.+), 532, 531, 517.

[.alpha.].sub.D.sup.20 =-37.degree. (c=1.618, CHCl.sub.3).

To a THF (1.5 ml) solution of (3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'- cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicy clo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (81 mg, 0.14 mmol) was added a solution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride dissolved in THF (0.42 ml, 1M solution), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. After the reaction was stopped by adding a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution, THF was distilled out under reduced pressure. The resultant aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the separated organic layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain (3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-t ranspropenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (49 mg, Yield: 100%) as colorless caramel.

IR (neat): 3400, 1740, 1430, 1160, 1090, 965 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 6.22 (d, J=16 Hz, 1/3H, trans), 5.95 (d, J=11 Hz, 2/3H, cis), 5.13-5.74 (m, 4H, olefinic proton), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.50-4.00 (m, 2H), 3.02 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z (%): 360 (M.sup.+), 342 (M.sup.+ -H.sub.2 O), 324 (M.sup.+ -2H.sub.2 O), 298, 273.

[.alpha.].sub.D.sup.20 =-30.degree. (c=1.16, MeOH).

In the method as described in Example 16, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 16 except that {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propeny l]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cisbicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (408 mg, 0.92 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyc lopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3. 3.0]oct-2-ene} (447 mg, Yield: 92%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 2950, 2850, 1744 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 6.24 (d, J=16 Hz, 1/3H, trans), 6.01 (d, J=11 Hz, 2/3H, cis), 5.50 (m, 4H), 4.60 (m, 2H), 3.50-4.10 (m, 6H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 2.98 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z (%): 528 (M.sup.+), 497, 443.

{3-(4'-Methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6-(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyc lopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3 .3.0]oct-2-ene} (500 mg, 0.95 mmol) was dissolved in a mixed solvent of acetic acid (4.7 ml), water (1.6 ml) and THF (1.6 ml), and heated at atmospheric temperature of 45.degree. C. for 6 hours. After evaporation of acetic acid under reduced pressure, to the residue was added a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The separated organic alyer was washed with saturated saline solution, and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-t rans-propenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (308 mg, Yield: 90%) as colorless caramel. Spectrum data thereof are agreed with those of the sample obtained in Example  17.

{3-(4'-Methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-[3'-cyclopentyl-1'-t rans-propenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (50 mg, 0.14 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (1.1 ml). To the solution was added a 10% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (1.1 ml) at 0.degree. C. After stirring at 0.degree. C. for 16 hours, the mixture was neutralized with a 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid solution under cooling. After evaporation of methanol under reduced pressure, the residue was adjusted to pH 3 to 4 and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate and distilled out the solvent to obtain {3-(4'-carboxy-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-pro penyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (43 mg,

Yield: 89%) as colorless caramel.

IR (neat): 3350, 1715, 1085, 970 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 6.32 (d, J=16 Hz, 1/3H), 6.04 (d, J=12 Hz, 2/3H), 5.64 (m, 3H), 5.44 (m, 1H), 3.10 (m, 1H).

To a benzene (0.9 ml) solution of {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'- transoctenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2- ene} (48 mg, 0.081 mmol) was added RhCl(Ph.sub.3 P).sub.3 (10 mg), and the mixture was stirred, under hydrogen atmosphere (ordinary pressure), at room temperature for an hour and then at 45.degree. C. for 1.5 hours. After the catalyst was removed by passing short length silica gel column, the resultant residue was purifired again through silica gel column chromatography to obtain 45 mg of colorless oily product. To the product was added a THF solution (0.8 ml, 1M concentration) of tetrabutylammonium fluoride and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours to remove silyl ether. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain (3-(4'-methoxycarbonylbutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-hy droxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct- 2-ene} (20 mg, Yield: 69%).

IR (neat): 3400, 2970, 2930, 2870, 1742 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 5.60 (m, 2H), 5.33 (bs, 1H), 4.12 (m, 1H), 3.80 (m, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.00 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z (%): 346 (M.sup.+ -H.sub.2 O), 328, 315, 302, 275, 247, 232, 199, 193, 180, 179.

{3-(4'-Metoxycarbonylbutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-transoctenyl]-7(R)-hydro xy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (10 mg, 0.027 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (0.3 ml). To the solution was added a 10% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (0.2 ml) at 0.degree. C. After stirring at 0.degree. C. for 9 hours, the mixture was neutralized with a 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid solution under cooling. After evaporation of methanol under reduced pressure, the residue was adjusted to pH 3 to 4 and extracted with ethyl acetate. After dryness with anhydrous magensium sulfate, followed by evaporation of the solvent to obtain [9(0)-methano-.DELTA..sup.6(9.alpha.) -PGI.sub.1 ] (10 mg, Yield: 100%).

IR (neat): 3350, 2910, 2850, 1700, 1450, 1250 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 5.60 (m, 2H), 5.31 (bs, 1H), 4.11 (m, 1H), 3.80 (m, 1H), 3.00 (m, 1H), 0.90 (t, J=6 Hz, 3H).

Mass (CI, NH.sub.3) m/z: 368 (M.sub.+ +NH.sub.4).

Melting point: 73.degree. to 79.degree. C.

[.alpha.].sub.D.sup.20 =+16.degree. (c=0.25, MeOH).

To a benzene (0.5 ml) solution of {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7 (R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]-oct-2-ene} (15 mg, 0.041 mmol) was added RhCl(Ph.sub.3 P).sub.3 (5 mg), and the mixture was stirred, under hydrogen atmosphere (ordinary pressure), at room temperature for an hour and then at 45.degree. C. for 1.5 hours. After the catalyst was removed by passing short length silica gel column, the resultant residue was purifired again through silica gel column chromatography to obtain 9 mg of colorless oily product. The thus obtained product was dissolved in methanol (0.1 ml). To the solution was added a 10% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (0.1 ml) at 0.degree. C. After stirring at 0.degree. C. for 9 hours, the mixture was neutralized with a 10% aueous hydrochloric acid solution at 0.degree. C. After evaporation of methanol under reduced pressure, the residue was adjusted to pH 3 to 4 and extracted with ethyl acetate. After dryness with anhydrous magensium sulfate followed by evaporation of the solvent to obtain {3-(4'-carboxybutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy(1S ,5S)-cis-bicyclo3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (9 mg) as colorless solid. Spectrum data thereof are agreed with those of the sample obtained in Reference Example 8.

To a benzene (0.5 ml) solution of {3-(4'-carboxy-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-hydr oxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (14 mg, 0.041 mmol) was added RhCl(Ph.sub.3 P).sub.3 (5 mg), and the mixture was stirred, under hydrogen atmosphere (ordinary pressure), at room temperature for an hour and then at 45.degree. C. for 1.5 hours. After the catalyst was removed by short length silica gel column, the resultant residue was purifired again through silica gel column chromatography to obtain 6 mg of {3-(4'-carboxybutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-ocetenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-( 1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} as colorless solid. Spectrum data thereof are agreed with those of the sample obtained in Reference Example 8.

To a benzene (0.9 ml) solution of {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'- cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicy clo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (47 mg, 0.081 mmol) was added RhCl(Ph.sub.3 P).sub.3 (10 mg), and the mixture was stirred, under hydrogen atmosphere (ordinary pressure), at room temperature for an hour and then at 45.degree. C. for 1.5 hours. After the catalyst was removed by passing short length silica gel column, the resultant residue was purifired again through silica gel column chromatography to obtain 42 mg of colorless oily product. To the product was added a THF solution (0.8 ml, 1M concentration) of tetrabutylammonium fluoride and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours to remove silyl ether. Evaporation of the solvent, followed by purification through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-(4'-methoxycarbonylbutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-p ropenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (17 mg, Yield: 60%).

IR (neat): 3400, 2960, 2880, 1740 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.61 (m, 2H), 5.32 (bs, 1H), 3.85 (m, 2H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.00 (m, 1H), 1.10-2.60 (m, 26H).

Mass m/z (%): 344 (M.sup.+ -18), 326 (M.sup.+ -36), 300, 275, 243, 232, 225, 199, 193, 183, 181, 180, 179, 141, 119, 117, 105, 93, 91, 81, 79, 69, 67, 55, 41.

{3-(4'-Metoxycarbonylbutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-pro penyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (10 mg, 0.027 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (0.3 ml). To the solution was added a 10% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (0.2 ml) at 0.degree. C. After stirring at 0.degree. C. for 9 hours, the mixture was neutralized with a 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid solution under cooling. After evaporation of methanol under reduced pressure, the residue was adjusted to pH 3 to 4 and extracted with ethyl acetate. After the extract was dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate, then distilled out the solvent to obtain (3-(4'-carboxybutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl] -7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (10 mg, Yield: 100%) as colorless solids. Recrystallization from ethyl acetate-hexane of the solids yilded colorless powders having melting point of 115.degree. to 116.degree. C.

IR (KBr): 3430 (OH), 2960, 1700, 1655 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.60 (m, 2H), 5.32 (bs, 1H), 3.90 (m, 2H), 3.00 (m, 1H), 1.00-2.70 (m, 25H).

Mass (CI, NH.sub.3) m/z: 366 (M.sup.+ +NH.sub.4).

To a benzene (0.5 ml) solution of {3-(4'-methoxycarbonyl-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-t ranspropenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (15 mg, 0.041 mmol) was added RhCl(Ph.sub.3 P).sub.3 (5 mg), and the mixture was stirred, under hydrogen atmosphere (ordinary pressure), at room temperature for an hour and then at 45.degree. C. for 1.5 hours. After the catalyst was removed by passing short length silica gel column, the resultant residue was purifired again through silica gel column chromatography to obtain 8 mg of colorless viscous oil. The thus obtained oil was dissolved in methanol (0.1 ml). To the solution was added a 10% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (0.1 ml) at 0.degree. C. After stirring at 0.degree. C. for 9 hours, the mixture was neutralized with a 10% aueous hydrochloric acid solution under cooling. After evaporation of methanol under reduced pressure, the residue was adjusted to pH 3 to 4 and extracted with ethyl acetate. After dryness with anhydrous magensium sulfate followed by evaporation of the solvent to obtain {3-(4'-carboxybutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl] -7(R)-hydroxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (8 mg) as colorless solid. Spectrum data thereof are agreed with those of the sample obtained in Reference Example 12.

To a benzene (0.5 ml) solution of {3-(4'-carboxy-1'-butenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-transprop enyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (14 mg, 0.041 mmol) was added RhCl(Ph.sub.3 P).sub.3 (5 mg), and the mixture was stirred, under hydrogen atmosphere (ordinary pressure), at room temperature for an hour and then at 45.degree. C. for 1.5 hours. After the catalyst was removed by passing short length silica gel column, the resultant residue was purifired again through silica gel column chromatography to obtain 7 mg of {3-(4'-carboxybutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-transpropenyl]- 7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} as colorless solid. Spectrum data thereof are agreed with those of the sample obtained in Reference Example 12.

To a toluene (3.5 ml) solution of {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-t-but yldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (420 mg, 0.83 mmol) was added diisobutylaluminum hydride (1.25 mmol, 0.71 ml, 1.76M hexane solution) at -78.degree. C. and the mixture was stirred for 90 minutes. To the mixture was added dropwise methanol until the generation of hydrogen was stopped, and the mixture was diluted with ether. To the mixture was further added a saturated saline solution and stirring was continued until an organic layer became transparent. After an ether layer was separated from the mixture, extraction of an aqueous layer with ether was repeated. The separated ether layer and the extracts were combined and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. After evaporation of the solvent, the residue was purified through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-hydroxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R )-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene}  (373 mg, Yield: 88%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3350 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.47 (m, 3H), 4.13 (m, 3H), 3.73 (m, 1H), 2.97 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 451 (M.sup.+ -57)

In the method as described in Example 21, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 21 except that {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-transoctenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydr opyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (370 mg, 0.83 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain (3-hydroxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-t etrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (316 mg, Yield: 85%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3345 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.45 (m, 3H), 4.55 (m, 2H), 4.10 (m, 3H), 3.50-4.00 (m, 5H), 2.98 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 364 (M.sup.+ -84).

To a pyridine (1.5 ml) solution of {3-hydroxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R )-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (97 mg, 0.19 mmol) were added acetic anhydride (0.29 mmol, 27 .mu.l) and catalytic amount of 4-dimethylaminopyridine at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes under the same conditions. To the mixture was added a saturated aqueous copper sulfate solution and the mixture was extracted with ether. The separated ether layer was washed with water and then dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. After exaporation of the solvent, the residue was purified through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-acetoxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R )-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo-[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (104 mg, Yield: 100%) as colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 1755 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.47 (m, 3H), 4.55 (s, 2H), 4.01 (m, 1H), 3.68 (m, 1H), 2.93 (m, 1H), 2.05 (s, 3H).

Mass m/z: 493 (M.sup.+ -57).

In the method as described in Example 23, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 23 except that {3-hydroxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-t etrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (85 mg, 0.19 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain (3-acetoxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-t etrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (93 mg, Yield: 100%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 1750 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.45 (m, 3H), 4.55 (m, 4H), 4.05 (m, 1H), 3.40-4.00 (m, 5H), 2.91 (m, 1H), 2.05 (s, 3H).

Mass m/z: 406 (M.sup.+ -84). ether (1.5 ml) was added freshly prepared 3-butenyl lithium (1.70 mmol, 1,31 ml, 1.30M hexane solution) at -30.degree. C., and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes. After the mixture was cooled to -78.degree. C., an ethyl ether (1 ml) solution of {3-acetoxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R )-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (213 mg, 0.39 mmol) was added thereto and the mixture was stirred for an hour at the same conditions. After further continuation of stirring at room temperature for 0.5 hour, the reaction was stopped by adding a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution. The reaction mixture was extracted with ether, and the separated ether layer was washed with a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. After evaporation of the solvent, the residue was purified through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-(4'-pentenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R )-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1R,5R)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (154 mg, Yield: 73%) as substantially colorless oily product. The thus obtained product contained about 10% of {2-(3'-butenyl)-3-methylidene-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans -octenyl]-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octane}.

IR (neat): 1645 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.40-6.05 (m, 1H), 5.35 (m, 2H), 5.20 (bs, about 1H), 4.90 (m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 1H), 3.60 (m, 1H), 2.90 (m, about 1H).

Mass m/z: 489 (M.sup.+ -57).

In the method as described in Example 25, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 25 except that {3-acetoxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-ocetenyl]-7(R)- tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (191 mg, 0.39 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(4'-pentenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-t etrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene}  (133 mg, Yield: 70%) as substantially colorless oily product. The thus obtained product contained about 10% of {2-(3'-butenyl)-3-methylidene-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-oc tenyl]-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octane}.

IR (neat): 1645 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.40-6.05 (m, 1H), 5.35 (m, 2H), 5.20 (bs, about 1H), 4.90 (m, 2H), 4.55 (m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 1H), 3.40-3.70 (m, 5H), 2.90 (m, about 1H).

Mass m/z: 402 (M.sup.+ -84).

In the method as described in Example 21, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 21 except that {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-prop enyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (418 mg, 0.83 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-hydroxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-tra ns-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-en e} (372 mg, Yield: 86%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3350 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.45 (m, 3H), 4.13 (m, 3H), 3.70 (m, 1H), 2.98 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 449 (M.sup.+ -57).

In the method as described in Example 21, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 21 except that {3-formyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl1'-trans-propenyl ]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cisbicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene}  (368 mg, 0.83 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-hydroxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-transp ropenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (306 mg, Yield: 83%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3345 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.45 (m, 3H), 4.55 (m, 2H), 4.10 (m, 3H), 3.50-4.00 (m, 5H), 2.98 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 362 (M.sup.+ -84).

In the method as described in Example 23, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 23 except that {3-hydroxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-tra ns-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-e ne} (96 mg, 0.19 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-acetoxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-tra ns-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-e ne} (103 mg, Yield: 100%) as colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 1755 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.47 (m, 3H), 4.54 (s, 2H), 4.00 (m, 1H), 3.68 (m, 1H), 2.92 (m, 1H), 2.05 (s, 3H).

Mass m/z: 492 (M.sup.+ -57).

In the method as described in Example 23, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 23 except that {3-hydroxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans- propenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (84 mg, 0.19 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-acetoxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl1'-trans-p ropenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (91 mg, Yield: 100%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 1750 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.45 (m, 3H), 4.55 (m, 4H), 4.05 (m, 1H), 3.40-4.00 (m, 5H), 2.91 (m, 1H), 2.05 (s, 3H).

Mass m/z: 404 (M.sup.+ -84).

In the method as described in Example 25, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 25 except that {3-acetoxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-tra ns-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-e ne} (211 mg, 0.39 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(4'-pentenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-tra ns-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-e ne} (149 mg, Yield: 70%) as substantially colorless oily product. This product also contained about 10% of a substance formed by a reaction of .gamma.-attack.

IR (neat): 1645 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.40-6.05 (m, 1H), 5.35 (m, 2H), 5.20 (bs, about 1H), 4.90 (m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 1H), 3.60 (m, 1H), 2.90 (m, about 1H).

Mass m/z: 487 (M.sup.+ -57).

In the method as described in Example 25, the same procedures were carried out as in Example 25 except that {3-acetoxymethyl-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans- propenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (211 mg, 0.39 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(4'-pentenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans- propenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (131 mg, Yield: 70%) as substantially colorless oily product. This product also contained about 10% of a substance formed by a reaction of .gamma.-attack.

IR (neat): 1645 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.40-6.05 (m, 1H), 5.35 (m, 2H), 5.20 (bs, about 1H), 4.90 (m, 2H), 4.55 (m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 1H), 3.40-3.70 (m, 5H), 2.90 (m, about 1H).

Mass m/z: 400 (M.sup.+ -84).

To a THF (1.2 ml) solution of {3-(4'-pentenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R )-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (175 mg, 0.32 mmol) (Purity: about 90%) was added 9-BBN (0.42 mmol, 0.83 ml, 0.5M THF solution) at 0.degree. C., and the mixture was stirred for 5 hours at the same conditions. After continuation of stirring at the room temperature for 0.5 hour, to the mixture were added a 6N NaOH aqueous solution (0.21 ml) and a 30% hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution (0.18 ml). After stirring at 60.degree. C. for an hour, the mixture was diluted with water and extracted with ether. The separated ether layer was washed with a saturated aqueous sodium thiosulfate solution and a saturated saline solution and dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate. After evaporation of the solvent, the residue was purified through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-(5' -hydroxypentyl)6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)- t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene}  (145 mg, Yield: 81%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3350 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.47 (m, 2H), 5.24 (m, 1H), 4.05 (m, 1H), 3.64 (m, 3H), 2.91 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 507 (M.sup.+ -57).

In the method as described in Reference Example 15, the same procedures were carried out as in Reference Example 15 except that {3-(4'-pentenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-t etrahydropyranyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (156 mg, 0.32 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7 (R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (121 mg, Yield: 75%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3400 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.45 (m, 2H), 5.24 (m, 1H), 4.60 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 1H), 3.40-3.70 (m, 7H), 2.91 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 420 (M.sup.+ -84).

To {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-1'-trans-octenyl ]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (22 mg, 0.039 mmol) was added a tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride solution (0.3 mmol, 0.3 ml, 1M THF solution), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours. The mixture was diluted with a saturated saline solution and then extracted with ethyl acetate. The separated organic layer was dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate and the solvent was distilled out therefrom. The residue was separated and purified through silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:acetone=95:5) to obtain {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-( 1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (13 mg, Yield: 100%) as substantially colorless viscous liquid.

IR (neat): 3350 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.52 (m, 2H), 5.28 (bs, 1H), 4.07 (m, 1H), 3.65 (m, 3H), 2.97 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 318 (M.sup.+ -18)

{3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R )-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (20 mg, 0.040 mmol) was dissolved in a mixed solvent (1 ml) of acetic acid-water-THF (3:1:1), and the mixture was heated at 60.degree. C. for 3 hours. After the solvent was removed by distillation, to the residue was added small amount of a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The separated organic layer was dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. After evaporation of the solvent, the residue was purified through silica gel column chromatography to obtain {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-ocetnyl]-7(R)-hy droxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (13 mg, Yield: 100%) as substantially colorless viscous liquid. Each of the spectrum data thereof are completely agreed with those of the sample obtained in Reference Example 17.

{3-(5'-Hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-1'-trans-octenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1 S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene}  (12 mg, 0.036 mmol) was dissolved in a mixed solvent of acetone-H.sub.2 O (1:4, 1.5 ml), and to the solution were added Pt, as a catalyst, which was obtained by reducing PtO.sub.2 and sodium hydrogencarbonate (3.2 mg, 0.038 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at 60.degree. C. for 24 hours under oxygen gas stream. After the catalyst was removed by filtration and the mixture was neutralized with a 10% HCl aqueous solution, acetone was remoed by distillation. The residue was made acidic solution again with the addition of a 10% HCl aqueous solution, the mixture was sufficiently extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was dried with anhydrous magensium sulfate and distilled out the solvent to obtain (+)-9(0)-methano-.DELTA..sup.6(9.alpha.) -PGI.sub.1 (8 mg, Yield: 61%) as substantially colorless viscous oily product.

IR (neat): 3350, 1700, 1450, 1250 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.60 (m, 2H), 5.31 (bs, 1H), 4.11 (m, 1H), 3.80 (m, 1H), 3.00 (m, 1H), 0.90 (t, J=6 Hz, 3H).

Mass (CI, NH.sub.3) m/z: 368 (M.sup.+ +NH.sub.4).

[.alpha.].sub.D.sup.20 =+16.degree. (c=0.25, MeOH).

In the method as described in Reference Example 15, the same procedures were carried out as in Reference Example 15 except that {3-(4'-pentenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-tra ns-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-e ne} (173 mg, 0.32 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1 '-trans-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oc t-2-ene} (140 mg, Yield: 80%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3350 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.47 (m, 2H), 5.24 (m, 1H), 4.05 (m, 1H), 3.64 (m, 3H), 2.91 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 505 (M.sup.+ -57).

In the method as described in Reference Example 16, the same procedures were carried out as in Reference Example 16 except that {3-(4'-pentenyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans- propenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (154 mg, 0.32 mmol) (purity: about 90%) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-t rans-propenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-en e} (115 mg, Yield: 72%) as substantially colorless oily product.

IR (neat): 3400 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.45 (m, 2H), 5.24 (m, 1H), 4.60 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 1H), 3.40-3.70 (m, 7H), 2.91 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 418 (M.sup.+ -84).

In the method as described in Reference Example 17, the same procedures were carried out as in Reference Example 17 except that {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1 '-trans-propenyl]-7(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oc t-2-ene} (21 mg, 0.039 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-p ropenyl]-7(R)-hydroxy(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (12 mg, Yield: 100%) as substantially colorless viscous liquid.

IR (neat): 3350 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.52 (m, 2H), 5.28 (bs, 1H), 4.07 (m, 1H), 3.65 (m, 3H), 2.97 (m, 1H).

Mass m/z: 316 (M.sup.+ -18).

In the method as described in Reference Example 18, the same procedures were carried out as in Reference Example 18 except that {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-t rans-propenyl]-7(R)-tetrahydropyranyloxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-en e} (19 mg, 0.040 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl ]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (12 mg, Yield: 100%) as substantially colorless viscous liquid. Each of the spectrum data thereof are completely agreed with those of the sample obtained in Reference Example 22.

In the method as described in Reference Example 19, the same procedures were carried out as in Reference Example 19 except that {3-(5'-hydroxypentyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl] -7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (11 mg, 0.036 mmol) was employed as the starting material to obtain {3-(4'-carboxybutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propenyl] -7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene} (7 mg, Yield: 60%) as colorless white solid.

Melting point: 115.degree. to 116.degree. C. (recrystallized from ethyl acetate-n-hexane).

IR (neat): 3430, 2960, 1700, 1655 cm.sup.-1.

NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3): 5.62 (m, 2H), 5.32 (bs, 1H), 3.90 (m, 2H), 3.00 (m, 1H).

Mass (CI, NH.sub.3) m/z 366 (M.sup.+ +NH.sub.4).

In the compounds synthsized by the method as described above, 9(0)-methano-.DELTA..sup.6(9.alpha.) -PGI.sub.1, for example, has a biological activity as mentioned below. When the rabbit serum was employed, it depressd a cohesion of platelets to be induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) at a potency of 1/10 to that of PGI.sub.2, and it showed a potency of 1/2 to that of PGI.sub.2 when the human blood was employed. As for the effects to the blood pressure, when rat was examined, it showed the same effect as that of PGI.sub.2 and showed blood pressure depressing action at a dosage of 0.1 .mu.g/kg. An effect to the heart stroke frequencies thereof are almost the same as that of PGI.sub.2, and increasing of the heart stroke frequencies were obserbed at a dosage of 1 .mu.g/kg thereof in an experiment by using rats. As for an anti-fester action, it showed an activity at a low concentration of 10.sup.-6 M in an experiment by using rabbit stomach, and it was the same strength as that of PGE.sub.2 . Cytotoxicity thereof are extremely weak and IC.sub.50 =5 .mu.g/ml.

(+)-3-(4'-Carboxybutyl)-6(S)-[3'(S)-hydroxy-3'-cyclopentyl-1'-trans-propeny l]-7(R)-hydroxy-(1S,5S)-cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]oct-2-ene has biological activities as shown below. By using rabbit stomach epithelial cells, an experiment according to the mathod of Murota et. al. [K. Matsuoka, Y. Mitsui, and S. Murota, J. Pharm. Dyn., 5, 991 (1982)] was carried out to obtain the result that it showed a remarkable anti-fester action at a low concentration of 0.5.times.10.sup.-6 M. This effect is the same as that of PGE.sub.2 which is representative prostaglandin having anti-fester action. The above carbacyclin derivatives has no diarrhea inductive effect whereas the PGE.sub.2 induces heavy diarrhea.

## Claims

1. A bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative represented by the formula: ##STR10## wherein R.sup.1 : a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group or alkenyl group each having 5 to 10 carbon atoms; of a hydroxy group; and ; where

2. The bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative of claim 1, represented by the formula: ##STR11## wherein R.sup.1 is a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group or alkenyl group each having 5 to 10 carbon atoms; a hydroxy group; and

3. The bicyclo[3.3.0]octene derivative of claim 1, represented by the formula: ##STR12## wherein R.sup.1 is a straight, branched or cyclic alkyl group or alkenyl group each having 5 to 10 carbon atoms; a hydroxy group; and