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Synthesis of 3-keto-4-diazo-5-α-dihydrosteroids as potential irreversible inhibitors of steroid 5-α-reductase
Metcalf, Brian W.,Jund, Karin,Burkhart, Joseph P.
, p. 15 - 18 (1980)
3-Keto-4-diazo-5-α-dihydrosteroids are prepared using the Hendrickson diazo transfer reaction on the corresponding β-diketones, which are available from 3-ketoΔ-4-steroids via Li/NH3 reduction and acylation of the kinetic enolate.
