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Novel 2,2-dimethyl steroids

US4078059A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1976
Grant dateMar 7, 1978
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Expiry dateAug 31, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07J31/003
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel 2,2-dimethyl steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --OH and ##STR2## R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and hydrocarbon of 1 to 17 carbon atoms Z is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and ##STR3## in the .alpha.-position, R.sub.2 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and the dotted line in the B ring indicates the optional presence of a double bond in the 6(7) position having antialdosterone activity and increasing sodium diuresis while conserving organic potassium.

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