A study of base-catalysed opening of βγ-epoxy-ketones

Abstract
The base-catalysed isomerization of typical steroidal βγ-epoxy-ketones to the corresponding γ-hydroxy-αβ-unsaturated ketones has been studied. A mechanism for the reaction is proposed, based on kinetic data including deuterium isotope effect studies. No neighbouring hydroxy-group participation was observed in the isomerization reaction.

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