Abstract
A simplified, procedure for the etheriflcation of 3β-hydroxy-Δ 5-steroids has been elaborated and a mechanism for the reaction has been proposed. The reaction conditions employed, (trialkyl-orthoformates-perchloric acid) have been shown to also formylate secondary hydroxyl functions, promote elimination of tertiary hydroxy groups and with prolonged reaction time to esterify carboxylic acids and initiate ester-ether exchange. A study of cholestan-3β-ol under these reaction conditions has been made.
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