abstract |
The invention comprises 11(a )-acyloxy-17(a )-hydroxyprogesterones, and the preparation thereof by reacting 11(a ), 17(a )-dihydroxyprogesterone with an acylating agent. Examples disclose the use of acetic, propionic and succinic anhydrides, formic acid, and benzoyl chloride as acylating agents. Specification 724,094 is referred to. |