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Process for preparation of 16 .alpha.-methyl corticoids from .DELTA..sup.16 -steroids

US4530795A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 1984
Grant dateJul 23, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07J5/0076
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention discloses a general process for the production of corticoids from respective steroid-type compounds having a double bond from C-16 to C-17. The invention provides a viable alternative synthesis of 17.alpha.-hydroxy-progesterones and like corticoids.

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