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 date | Aug 6, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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