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Process for oxidation of steroidal compounds having allylic groups
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Example 4a, (2010/01/31)
The instant invention involves a process for oxidizing compounds containing an allylic group, i.e. those containing an allylic hydrogen or allylic alcohol group, to the corresponding enones, using a ruthenium-based catalyst in the presence of a hydroperoxide. Particularly, Δ-5-steroidal alkenes can be oxidized to the corresponding Δ-5-7-keto alkenes.
