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Process for the preparation of hydrocortisone

US5556962A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 1995
Grant dateSep 17, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2015

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

Abstract

A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein K is a protective group of the oxo of the formula ##STR2## wherein n is 2 or 3 and L is a 11.beta.-hydroxy, the dotted line in the 11-position is not a bond and X is chlorine, bromine or iodine which avoids an 11-hydroxylation step in the preparation of hydrocortisone.

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