Molecular Formula | C25H34O5 |
Molar Mass | 414.54 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Crystallization. Melting point 160 ℃. |
Use | an intermediate of betamethasone. |
production method | 16 α,17 α-epoxypregnane-4-ene-3, 11,20-trione (I. E., 16 α,17 α-epoxy -11-keto progesterone) by (3-, 20-ketone and ethylene glycol) ketalization, (11-position ketone group) reduction (to 11-position hydroxyl group), (9,11-position dehydration) elimination [formation of 9(11)-position double bond] to prepare the product. |