The synthesis of the 2-alpha-methylthio derivatives of cortisone, hydrocortisone, and progesterone. The reaction of methanesulfenyl chloride with alkoxalylated steroid ketones.
D000818:Animals; D002625:Chemistry, Organic; D003348:Cortisone / Q000494:pharmacology; D004231:Diuresis / Q000187:drug effects; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000494:pharmacology; D007659:Ketones; D008297:Male; D009318:Natriuresis / Q000187:drug effects; D055601:Organic Chemistry Phenomena; D011374:Progesterone / Q000494:pharmacology; D051381:Rats
D007659:Ketones; D011374:Progesterone; D003348:Cortisone; D006854:Hydrocortisone