An effective synthesis of 4,4 dimethyl-cholest-8,14,24-trien-3 beta-ol (FF-MAS) from lithocholic acid is described, utilising a double oxidation and regioselective Wittig reaction as key steps. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
An effective synthesis of 4,4 dimethyl-cholest-8,14,24-trien-3 beta-ol (FF-MAS) from lithocholic acid is described, utilising a double oxidation and regioselective Wittig reaction as key steps. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.