Abstract: Intermediates for the compound of the formula

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is .dbd.O or ##STR2## and the rings A and B are selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## K is oxo or a protector group of oxo of the formula ##STR4## n is 2 or 3 and R.sub.1 is an ether or ester remainder, K' is oxo or a protector oxime, hydrazone or semicarbazone group and the wavy lines symbolize an isomer mixture, a process for their preparation and their use as intermediates.

Abstract: A process for the production of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is acyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms,. The compound is formed by the reduction of an intermediary to form an alcohol, epoxidation and hydrolyzation of the alcohol to form a compound of formula ##STR2## followed by the acylation of the hydroxy functions and the elimination of the 17.alpha.-substituent.

Abstract: The novel intermediates of the formula ##STR1## wherein L, K and M are as defined in the specification which are useful intermediates for the preparation of .DELTA..sup.4,9(11),16 -pregnatriene-3-ones.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which X is an optionally protected formyl group andR is a group which is itself inert to the reaction conditions of the synthesis,which comprises reacting a compound of the formula (II) ##STR2## where X is as defined above, with a substituted phenyl-halogen compound of the formula (III) ##STR3## where the substituent Hal is a halogen group and R is as defined above.

Abstract: Biphenyl derivatives and processes for the preparation of biphenyl derivatives are described. A compound of formula (I) is disclosed ##STR1## in which the substituent X is --CHO or --CH(OR.sup.1)OR.sup.2, where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are an alkylene group (--CH.sub.2).sub.n --, where n is 2, 3 4 or 5 and R is --F, --Cl, --NO.sub.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --COOR.sup.3, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CONHR.sup.3, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CN, --SO.sub.2 NH--COOR.sup.3, --SO.sub.2 NH--CO--NHR.sup.3, --SO.sub.2 NH--SO.sub.2 --R.sup.3, --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.3, ##STR2## --PO.sub.3 R.sup.3, --NH--SO.sub.2 --CF.sub.3, --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.4 where R.sup.3 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)cycloalkyl, or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl-(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)cycloalkyl and R.sup.4 is a group .dbd.C--N(CH.sub.3).sub.2, and m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Abstract: A compound having a formula ##STR1## in which K is defined as above, C--P being CH.sub.2 or --C.dbd.CH.sub.2 or ##STR2## and J is --SO.sub.2 R.sub.2, or C--P is C.dbd.O and J is --CH.sub.2 Hal.sub.2, or C--P is --CH SO.sub.2 R.sub.2 and J is CO.sub.2 R or Hal.sub.1, R.sub.2 is methyl, phenyl, tolyl or xylyl, R is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 15 is carbon atoms or a silylated remainder selected from the group consisting of trimethylsilyl, tert.-butyldimethylsilyl, triphenylsilyl and diphenyltert.-butylsilyl, Hal.sub.1 is halogen, Hal.sub.2 is chlorine, bromine or iodine and the wavy lines symbolize any one of the isomer forms or their mixtures which are intermediates.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R' and the A and B are as defined in the specification. ##STR2## K is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## n is 2 or 3 and the dotted lined is an optional bond.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein K is a protective group of the oxo of the formula ##STR2## wherein n is 2 or 3 and L is a 11.beta.-hydroxy, the dotted line in the 11-position is not a bond and X is chlorine, bromine or iodine which avoids an 11-hydroxylation step in the preparation of hydrocortisone.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are defined in the text.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is=0 or ##STR2## and the rings A and B are selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## K is oxo or a protector group of oxo of the formula ##STR4## n is 2 or 3 and R.sub.1 is an ether or ester remainder, K' is oxo or a protector oxime, hydrazone or semicarbazone group and the wavy lines symbolize an isomer mixture, a process for their preparation and their use as intermediates.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein K represents a protective group of the oxo of the formula ##STR2## wherein n is 2 or 3, and M is chlorine, bromine, or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.a and R.sub.b are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --OH, and alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 15 carbon atoms, trialkyl silyl triphenyl silyl and diphenyl alkyl silyl.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is acyl of an organic carboxylic acid of 1 to 8 carbon atoms useful as intermediates for synthesis of therapeutically active steroids.

Abstract: The novel process of the invention for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: Mixtures of compounds of ##STR1## or a mixture of the latter and a compound of the formula ##STR2## which are useful intermediates for the preparation 20-keto-21(S)-hydroxy steroids.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is acyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, by reducing an intermediary to form an alcohol, oxidizing the alcohol to form an aidehyde, which is subjected to the action of an acyloxylation agent.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein either K' is oxygen or a K, a protective group of the oxo of the formula ##STR2## wherein n is 2 or 3, the 17-position dotted line is a bond, R.sub.a and R.sub.b are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or K' is an oxygen, the 17-position dotted line is an epoxy and R.sub.a and R.sub.b have the meaning indicated above which are useful intermediates for the preparation of hydrocortisone.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 is alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms comprising reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is a remainder of an easily cleavable ether, K is a protected ketone function in the form of ketal, thioketal or mixed ketal and R.sub.1 has the above definition with a magnesium organic compound reagent of the formulaHalMg--CH.sub.2 --R.sub.2 Awherein Hal is a halogen and R.sub.2 is defined as above to obtain a compound of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and K are defined as above, reacting the latter with an acylation agent to obtain a compound of the formula ##STR4## wherein R.sub.5 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and K are defined as above, reacting the latter with an appropriate alkylation agent to obtain a compound of the formula ##STR5## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1## comprising reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## with chlorosulfonic in an organic solvent wherein the reaction is effected at -20.degree. C. to -10.degree. C. and the temperature is then allowed to rise to 0.degree. C. to 5.degree. C.