Synthesis of novel steroidal D-ring substituted isoxazoline derivatives of 17-oxoandrostanes

Steroids. 2008 Mar;73(3):370-4. doi: 10.1016/j.steroids.2007.10.014. Epub 2007 Nov 17.

Abstract

A facile synthesis of isoxazoline derivatives of 17-oxoandrostane at the side chain of D-ring is reported. The scheme involves the transformation of the starting dehydroepiandrosterone acetate (ketone) to the Knoevenegel product, reduction to the nitrile, and elimination to the carboxaldehyde. Cycloaddition of nitrileoxides across olefinic aldehyde intermediate led to the synthesis of novel side chain isoxazoline derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Androstanes / chemical synthesis
  • Androstanes / chemistry*
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemistry
  • Isoxazoles / chemical synthesis
  • Isoxazoles / chemistry*
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Androstanes
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Isoxazoles