Stereoselective Synthesis of 1-Methyl-1,2-and 1,3-Cyclopentanediols via γ-Lactones. -The synthesis of title compounds (VIII)/(IX) and (XIV)/(XV) is described. -(NIIDU, A.; PAJU, A.; MUEUERISEPP, A.-M.; JAERVING, I.; KAILAS, T.; PEHK, T.; LOPP*, M.; Chem. Heterocycl. Compd. (N. Y., NY, U. S.) 48 (2013) 12, 1751-1760, http://dx.