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7.alpha.-Halogeno-3-oxo-1,4-pregnadiene-21,17.beta.-carbolactones and related compounds

US4079054A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1976
Grant dateMar 14, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 22, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07J71/0005
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described are 3-oxo-7.alpha.-halogeno-17.alpha.-1,4-pregnadiene-21,17.beta.-carbolactone s and compounds related thereto, i.e. 2',3'.alpha.-tetrahydrofuran-2'-spiro-17(7.alpha.-halogeno-1,4-androstadie ne-3-ones) and (17R)-spiro-[7.alpha.-halogeno-1,4-androstadiene-17,1'-cyclobutane]-3,2'-d iones, all of which are valuable as aldosterone antagonists. Also described are the corresponding 7.beta.-hydroxy derivatives useful as intermediates.

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