The Stereochemistry of Oxidation of Some B-Norsteroids

Abstract

The oxidation of ring B of some B-norsteroids is shown to have a different stereochemistry when compared to the same reactions in the normal six-membered series and it is suggested that caution should be exercised in drawing general stereochemical conclusions solely on evidence from the six-membered series.

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