The reaction of pregnenolone and 3 alpha ,5-cyclo-5 alpha -pregnan-6 beta -ol-20-one with trifluoroperacetic acid produces the trifluoroacetates, hydrolysis of which gives the 3 beta ,5 alpha ,6 beta -triol.
The reaction of pregnenolone and 3 alpha ,5-cyclo-5 alpha -pregnan-6 beta -ol-20-one with trifluoroperacetic acid produces the trifluoroacetates, hydrolysis of which gives the 3 beta ,5 alpha ,6 beta -triol.