Efficient synthesis of estriol 16-glucuronide via 2,4,16α-tribromoestrone
Abstract
A novel synthesis of estriol 16-glucuronide, a major estrogen involved in human pregnancy, has been accomplished using the controlled stereospecific alkaline hydrolysis of 2,4,16α-tribromoestrone and the selective glucuronidation of its hydrolysed product as key reactions.