Ultrasound assisted reactions of steroid analogous of anticipated biological activities

Ultrason Sonochem. 2009 Mar;16(3):312-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2008.10.012. Epub 2008 Nov 5.

Abstract

A new, fast, efficient and general method for preparation of steroid analogous of anticipated biological activity under ultrasound irradiation and classical heating is reported. The reaction pathway involves two steps: quaternization of phthalazine heterocycle followed by a 3+2 dipolar cycloaddition of cycloimmonium ylides to dienophiles. Under ultrasound the reaction time decreases substantially, the yields are higher, the reaction conditions are milder. A comparative study ultrasound verses classical heating has been done.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cyclization
  • Hot Temperature
  • Steroids / chemical synthesis*
  • Steroids / chemistry
  • Ultrasonics*

Substances

  • Steroids