Abstract
Œstrone has been converted into 14α-methylœstr-4-ene-3, 15-dione (V) in 14 steps. Direct alkylation at position 14 (activated by a 15-oxo-group) proved convenient for introducing the angular methyl group. Configuration of the 14-methyl substituent was established by o.r.d. measurements.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2024-2026 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the Chemical Society C: Organic Chemistry |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 1967 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry