Total synthesis of oestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one

Abstract
A highly efficient and stereoselective synthesis of oestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one (1) from the sulphones (8)via intramolecular capture of o-quinodimethanes generated by cheletropic elimination of SO2 is reported.

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