Molecules (Mar 2000)
Synthesis of D-Homo Analogs of Neurosteroids
Abstract
17(13→18)-Abeo and D-homo analogs of the natural neurosteroid 3α-hydroxy-5αH-pregnan-20-one were prepared by anionic or radical (mercury (II) hydride mediated) rearrangements of steroidal cyclopropylketones respectively.
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