Abstract: 1-Methyl-15.alpha.-(1-oxyalkyl)androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-diones of general Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group of 1-10 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is an OR.sup.4, NHR.sup.5 or an S(O).sub.n R.sup.6 group, R.sup.4 being straight- or branched-chain alkyl group of 1-10 carbon atoms, R.sup.5 being an acyl group of 1-10 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 being a straight- or branched-chain alkyl group of 1-10 carbon atoms or an aryl group of 6-10 carbon atoms,R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl group of 1-8 carbon atoms, and n is 0, 1 or 2,are suitable as inhibitors of estrogen biosynthesis for fertility control and for the treatment of diseases that are evoked by estrogens.

Abstract: 1-Alkyl androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-diones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a methyl, ethyl, hydroxymethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxymethyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyloxymethyl group, R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R.sub.7 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group in the 7.alpha.- or 7.beta.-position, are useful for fertility control and for the treatment of estrogen-triggered diseases.

Abstract: New hexanor-brassinolid-22-ethers are disclosed, of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is the group ##STR2## OR.sub.2 and OR.sub.3 are oriented cis 2.alpha., 3.alpha. or 2.beta., 3.beta., R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are each hydrogen formyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 -alkyl-CO--, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl-CO-- or aryl-CO--, and R.sub.23 is straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl. Also disclosed are processes for the production of these compounds as well as compositions containing the same having growth-regulatory activity for plants.

Abstract: The novel D-homosteroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a --CN, .dbd.NOH or .dbd.CH--NHOH group; R.sup.2 represents oxo or, where R.sup.1 represents a --CN group, R.sup.2 represents oxo or a --OAc group; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with carbon atoms 2 and 3 of the steroid skeleton represents a [2,3-d]-fused isoxazole ring, a [3,2-c]-fused pyrazole ring, a [3,2-c]-fused N-acylated pyrazole ring or a [2,3-c]-fused furazan ring; Ac represents an acyl group; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent methyl and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together represent an additional bond between carbon atoms 5 and 6 of the steroid skeleton; or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together represent --O--, R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or methyl, and R.sup.6 represents hydrogen; R.sup.7 represents hydrogen, lower-alkyl or ethynyl; R.sup.8 represents hydroxy or acyloxy; or R.sup.7 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention is directed to 3-oxo-D-homosteroids and derivatives thereof which are useful as antiantigens.

Abstract: 17.alpha.-hyroxy- and 17a.alpha.-hydroxy-D-homoetiocarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2,A is ##STR2## and R.sub.1 is H or CH.sub.3are prepared by hydrating the corresponding 17-nitriles with a mixture of a lower carboxylic acid and its anhydride in the presence of perchloric acid. The resultant 17.beta.-N-acylcarboxamide is then treated with an alkali metal hydroxide in a polyhydric alcohol at an elevated temperature. The product acids are intermediates, e.g., for the production of steroids having antiinflammatory activity.

Abstract: A process for preparing an 11-keto steroid consists essentially of heating the corresponding 9.alpha.-halo-11.beta.-hydroxy steroid, to 180.degree.-350.degree. C. in an inert, aprotic, high-boiling solvent.

Abstract: A process for preparing a .DELTA..sup.9(11) - and/or .DELTA..sup.16 -unsaturated steroid comprises heating the corresponding steroid of the pregnane series substituted by 9.alpha.-chloro- and/or 16.alpha.-chloro- or 17.alpha.-acyloxy, in an inert, aprotic high-boiling solvent at 180.degree.-350.degree. C.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the 15,16-methylene group is in the .alpha.- or .beta.-position, andE is ##STR2## are useful as diuretics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 3-oxo, 6,9-hydro or halo, 11-oxo or (.alpha.--H,.beta.--OH), 17a-alkanoyloxy, 17a.beta.-carboxylate D-homosteroids which are useful as antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: Novel 17.alpha.-(3-iodobenzoyloxy)-9.alpha.-chloro-4-pregnene-3,20-diones and the D-homo homologs thereof, of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2;C.sub.1 -----C.sub.2 represents a C--C single or C.dbd.C double bond;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, or lower acyloxy;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, methyl or fluorine; andwhen n is 1, C.sub.15 -----C.sub.16 represents a C--C single or C.dbd.C double bond; and when n is 2, C.sub.16 -----C.sub.17 represents a C--C single or C.dbd.C double bond;which have valuable pharmacological properties and also serve as intermediates in the preparation of known pharmacologically active compounds, can be prepared by irradiating a 17.alpha.-(3-iodobenzoyloxy)-4-pregnene-3,20-dione or a D-homo homolog thereof of the formula ##STR2## with long wavelength ultraviolet radiation in the presence of phenyliodine dichloride.

Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with 9.alpha.-chloro-17-(m-iodobenzyloxy) steroids and a process for their manufacture. The subject compounds are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of pharmacologically-active substances and have themselves been found to exhibit pharmacological activity.

Abstract: D-Homopregnanes of the formula ##STR1## wherein the dotted line in the 1,2-position together with the corresponding solid line denotes a single or double carbon-carbon bond; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro or methyl; R.sup.9 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro or bromo; R.sup.11 is hydroxyl, acyloxy, fluoro or chloro; and R.sup.17a is hydroxyl or acyloxy with the proviso that when R.sup.9 is fluoro, chloro or bromo and R.sup.11 is fluoro or chloro, the atomic number of R.sup.11 is less than or equal to that of R.sup.9 ; and with the further proviso that when R.sup.6 is hydrogen, and R.sup.11 and R.sup.17a are hydroxy or when R.sup.6 is fluoro, R.sup.11 and R.sup.17a are hydroxyl and the dotted line in the 1,2-position together with the corresponding solid line denotes a single carbon-carbon bond, R.sup.9 is fluoro, chloro or bromo and processes for the preparation thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with 17a-(m-iodobenzoyloxy) substituted D-homosteroids and a process for their manufacture. The compounds are useful as intermediates and also as hormonal agents, particularly progestational agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen or an organic acid residue;R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl; ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl; and ##STR3## and when R.sub.2 is a dibasic acid residue, the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with the free acid moiety of the R.sub.2 group, are physiologically active, e.g., are diuretics having aldosterone antagonist effects.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel D-homosteroids. More particularly, the invention is concerned with hormonally active novel D-homosteroids, a process for the manufacture thereof and pharmaceutical preparations containing same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to D-homosteroids. More particularly, the disclosure is concerned with 19-nor-D-homopregnanes, a process for the manufacture thereof and pharmaceutical preparations containing same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to steroids. More particularly, the disclosure is concerned with D-homosteroids, a process for the manufacture thereof and pharmaceutical preparations containing same. The subject D-homosteroids have high endocrinal activity and are particularly active as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: D-homopregnanes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, chloro, fluoro or methyl; X is .beta.-hydroxymethylene or carbonyl; R.sup.17a is hydroxy, lower alkanoyloxy or aroyloxy; R.sup.21 is hydrogen, chloro, fluoro, hydroxy, lower alkanoyloxy, aroyloxy, sulfate or phosphate; and the dotted line in the 1,2-position of the A-ring denotes an additional carbon-carbon bondAnd pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as the active ingredient are disclosed. The D-homopregnanes of the present invention exhibit hormonal activity and are useful for the treatment of inflammation.

Abstract: New spirolactones of the formula ##STR1## R is a lower alkyl of up to 5 carbon atoms, and ##STR2##