The synthesis of exemestane (Aromasin (R)), an irreversible steroidal aromatase inhibitor, specifically labelled with (13)C is reported. The preparation of [(13)C(3)]exemestane was achieved according to an eight-step procedure starting from the commercially available testosterone. (C) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
The synthesis of exemestane (Aromasin (R)), an irreversible steroidal aromatase inhibitor, specifically labelled with (13)C is reported. The preparation of [(13)C(3)]exemestane was achieved according to an eight-step procedure starting from the commercially available testosterone. (C) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.