Steroids

Long-acting contraceptive agents: Norethisterone esters of arylcarboxylic acids

ASC Wan, TL Ngiam, SL Leung, ML Go, PWS Heng…

Index: Wan, A. S. C.; Ngiam, T. L.; Leung, S. L.; Go, M. L.; Heng, P. W. S.; et al. Steroids, 1983 , vol. 41, # 3 p. 309 - 320

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Abstract

Abstract The synthesis of esters of norethisterone (17α-ethynyl-17β-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.

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