Abstract
Reaction of the π-allylpalladium compounds derived from some 3-oxo 4-ene steroids with malonate ion gives dialkyl (3-oxo-steroid-4-en-6β-yl)malonates in high yield and with complete stereo-specificity. The 6β-malonates can be epimerized to give the more stable 6α-epimers or decarboalkoxylated to give the corresponding acetic acid derivatives.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2167-2175 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Australian Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1977 |