The solvolysis of 4β-hydroxy-3β-p-tolylsulphonyloxyandrost-5-enes
Abstract
The solvolysis of 3β-p-tolylsulphonyloxyandrost-5-enes in acetic acid containing sodium acetate, is retarded by the presence of a 4β-acetoxy- or hydroxy-group. The products of solvolysis include the A-nor-3-formyl-steroids except in the presence of a 7-ketone.