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Novel steroid 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitors

US4317817A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1980
Grant dateMar 2, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07J51/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds of the following general formula are testosterone 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitors rendering the compounds useful in the treatment of acne and oily skin and benign prostatic hypertrophy: ##STR1## wherein R is: .dbd.O, --OH, --OCO--alkyl C.sub.1-5, --COOH, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COO--alkyl C.sub.1-6, --COCH.sub.3, ##STR2##

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