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Process for preparing 9.alpha.-hydroxy-4-androstene-3,17-dione

US4237220A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1979
Grant dateDec 2, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 19, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/911
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A high yield process for preparing 9.alpha.-hydroxy-4-androstene-3,17-dione comprises fermenting 4-androstene-3,17-dione with a culture of Corynespora cassicola ATCC 16,718.

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