Abstract: 17.alpha.-substituted steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkyl or alkenyl interrupted by an oxygen atom, cyclopentyl, or tetrahydropyranyl,R.sub.2 is alkyl or alkenyl of 2-6 carbon atoms,X is oxygen or the grouping H(OR.sub.3) wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkyl or alkenyl interrupted by an oxygen atom, cyclopentyl, or tetrahydropyranyl, upon topical application, display antiandrogenic properties and can be utilized for the treatment of acne, seborrhea, alopecia and hirsutism.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 20, 1982
Date of Patent:
June 26, 1984
Assignee:
Schering, Aktiengesellschaft (A.G.)
Inventors:
Rudolf Wiechert, Dieter Bittler, Annerose Schleusener, Manfred Albring
Abstract: 17.alpha.-substituted steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkyl or alkenyl interrupted by an oxygen atom, cyclopentyl, or tetrahydropyranyl,R.sub.2 is alkyl or alkenyl of 2-6 carbon atoms,X is oxygen or the grouping H(OR.sub.3) wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkyl or alkenyl interrupted by an oxygen atom, cyclopentyl, or tetrahydropyranyl, upon topical application, display antiandrogenic properties and can be utilized for the treatment of acne, seborrhea, alopecia and hirsutism.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 20, 1980
Date of Patent:
August 17, 1982
Assignee:
Schering Aktiengesellschaft (A.G.)
Inventors:
Rudolf Wiechert, Dieter Bittler, Annerose Schleusener, Manfred Albring
Abstract: 1,3-Dibenzoic acid esters of 17.alpha.-ethynyl-7.alpha.-methyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-1,3,17.beta.-triol possess strong estrogenic and ovulation-inhibiting activities. As compared to the corresponding diacetic acid ester, these dibenzoic acid esters remain stable over 2-7 months even in the desired, low dosage at a thermal load of up to 60.degree. C.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 10, 1979
Date of Patent:
March 31, 1981
Assignee:
Schering Aktiengesellschaft (A.G.)
Inventors:
Klaus Prezewowsky, Hermann Steinbeck, Rudolf Wiechert