The present invention relates to a new stereoselective method for the synthesis of 17 (α) -17-acetyl-17-hydroxy-estr-4-en-3-one having the formula (I), as well as to new intermediates for this method. 17 (α) -17-acetyl-17-hydroxy-estr-4-en-3-one (gestonoron) is an important intermediate for the synthesis of active ingredients with progestogenic activity, such as gestonoron capronate and nomegestrol acetate.
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