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17.alpha.-alkyl-17.beta.-hydroxy-1.alpha.-methyl-4-androsten-3-ones, their production and use pharmaceutically

US4673673A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 1985
Grant dateJun 16, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07J1/0037
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

17.alpha.-Alkyl-17.beta.-hydroxy-1.alpha.-methyl-4-androsten-3-ones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a straight-chain alkyl residue of 3-8 carbon atoms, i.e., C.sub.3-8 -n-alkyl, are pharmacologically active compounds distinguished by antiandrogenic activity, especially upon topical application.

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