abstract |
The present invention provides synthetic methods for producing deoxycholic acid and intermediates, high-purity synthetic deoxycholic acid, compositions and methods of use. Methods for synthesizing 12-keto or 12-α-hydroxysteroids from Δ-9,11-ene, 11-keto or 11-hydroxy-β-steroids are also proposed. The present invention also relates to new compounds obtained during the synthesis. The present invention also relates to the synthesis of deoxycholic acid, starting from hydrocortisone. |