A corticoid synthesis from 9α-hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione via a steroidal oxazoline
Abstract
The synthesis of 21-acetoxy-17α-hydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4,9(11)-triene from 9α-hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione via a 17-cyanohydrin and a 17-oxazoline is described.