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17.beta.-(cyclopropyloxy)androst-5-en-3.beta.-ol and related compounds useful as C.sub.17-20 lyase inhibitors

US4891367A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1987
Grant dateJan 2, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/55
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is directed to 17.beta.-(cyclopropyloxy)androst-5-en-3.beta.-ol and related compounds and also to a method for using such compounds in the treatment of androgen-dependent disorders. The ethers are prepared by using the Simmons-Smith reaction and an appropriate vinyl ether.

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