Preparation of Androst-5-ene-4,7,17-trione and A-Norandrost-5-ene-3,7,17-trione
Abstract
Syntheses are described of the aromatase inhibitor, androst-5-ene-4,7,17-trione, its 17β-acetate and A-nor analogue, A-norandrost-5-ene-3,7,17-trione, starting from dehydroisoandrosterone and testosterone.