Preparation of 19-nor-17alpha-ethinyltestosterone pivalate ester

Long-acting contraceptive agents: norethisterone esters of arylcarboxylic acids

The synthesis of esters of norethisterone (17 alpha-ethynyl-17 beta-hydroxy-estr-4-en-3-one) with acids containing a benzene ring is described, two methods of esterification being compared in terms of yield and convenience. The activities of these esters as long-acting contraceptive agents have been evaluated.

Long-acting contraceptive agents: furylalkylcarboxylic acid esters of norethisterone

5-Methyl- and 5-ethyl-furylalkylcarboxylic esters of norethisterone (17 alpha-ethynyl-17 beta-hydroxyestr-4-en-3-one) were prepared in high yield in the presence of thallous ethoxide. The activities of these compounds as long-acting contraceptive agents have been evaluated.

Long-acting contraceptive agents: cyclopropyl and cyclobutyl esters of norethisterone

Several esters of norethisterone (17 alpha-ethynyl-17 beta-hydroxyestr-4-en-3-one) with carboxylic acids containing a cyclopropyl or cyclobutyl ring have been synthesized and the stereochemistries of the side-chains determined.

Preparation of highly hindered steroid esters: application of some newer methods of esterification

The scope and limitation of some recent acylation methods were investigated as applied to the preparation of steroidal esters of highly hindered acids. As representative steroids, 19-nor-17 alpha-ethinyl testosterone (19-NET) and testosterone, and as representative acid, pivalic (trimethylacetic) acid were used.