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ANDROSTANE CARBOTHIOATES
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, (2008/06/13)
Compounds of the formula wherein R1 represents a fluoro-, chloro- or bromo-methyl group or a 2'-fluoroethyl group, R2 represents a group COR6 where R6 is a C 1-3 alkyl group or OR2 and R3 together form a 16alpha,17alpha-isopropylidenedioxy group; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group (which may be in either the alpha- or beta -configuration) or a methylene group; R4 represents a hydrogen, chlorine or fluorine atom; R5 represents a hydrogen or fluorine atom and symbol represents a single or double bond have good anti-inflammatory activity, particularly on topical applications. The compounds of formula I are prepared by esterification, halogenation, reduction, deprotection and reaction at a 9,11-double bond to form a 9alpha-halo-11 beta-hydroxy grouping. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula I and methods for the use of the compounds are described and claimed