abstract |
Taught is a method for preparing S-fluoromethyl-6α,9α-difluoro-11β-hydroxy-16α-methyl-17α-propionyloxy-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-diene-17β-carbothioate (fluticasone propionate). The present method is simple, convenient, and mild, yields highly pure product, and is suitable for use commercially on a large scale. |