Sterols. IV. Δ20-Pregnenes from bisnor-Steroid Acids

J O U R N A L OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY APRIL 3, 1948

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RESEARCH LABORATORIES O F THEGLIDDEN COMPANY, SOYA PRODUCTS DIVISIOX]

Sterols. IV. A20-Pregnenes from bisnov-Steroid Acids BY PERCYL.

JULIAN,

EDWINW. MEYERAND HELENC. PRINTY

CHI CH3 Intensive studies in these Laboratories over the I R‘ past few years have resulted in making 3-acetoxyHC-COOH 1 HC-N