Studies on C-nor-D-Homosteroids. VII. Synthesis of Nitrogen-free Veratramine Derivatives

Abstract

The conversion of hecogenin acetate to some C-nor-D-homopregnane derivatives and the synthesis of a nitrogen-free derivative of veratramine from hecogenin are described. These conversions provide final confirmation of the C-9 configuration of vetatramine and correlation with the normal steroids.