Solvolytic reactions of empiric 3-methanesulfonyloxy-7-benzoyloxy-5β,6β-cyclopropanocholestanes
1986 ◽
Vol 51
(2)
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pp. 436-446
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Acetolysis of 3-methanesulfonyloxy-7-benzoyloxy-5β,6β-cyclopropanocholestanes with various configurations in positions 3 and 7 is described and the products are assigned structure using spectral methods. The 7-substituted compounds show greater propensity to elimination reactions than the 7-unsubstituted ones.