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Methylation of de-A steroids

US4087436A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 1975
Grant dateMay 2, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 23, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/26
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Treatment of de-A steroids with a methylation agent at extremely low temperatures, i.e., below -50.degree. C. produces corresponding 10.beta.-methyl-.DELTA..sup.9(11) -deA steroids with a high 10.beta. to 10.alpha. isomer ratio. A number of the product 10.beta.-methyl-.DELTA..sup.9(11) -deA steroids are novel compounds. They are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of known medicinally valuable steroids.

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