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Steroids and related products. LIV. The synthesis of 11-oxa steroids. VI. The synthesis of 11-oxatestosterone |
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| Authors: | V S Salvi D Mukherjee C R Engel |
| Institution: | Department of Chemistry, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada. |
| Abstract: | The synthesis of 11-oxatestosterone from 11-oxa-5 alpha-androstane-3,17-dione, which is available from hecogenin, is described. The product shows, in comparison with the natural hormone, diminished androgenic and anabolic activities. |
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