title: Cleavage reaction of 5 beta, 6 beta steroidal epoxides carrying different groups at C-3.
abstract: The particular behavior of 5 beta, 6 beta steroidal epoxides carrying different groups at C-3 was studied. These epoxides may exhibit different cleavage behavior according to the nature of the solvent, the acid-base state of the medium, and the leaving abilities of the C-3 substituent. Results and alternative mechanisms are presented.
mesh_terms: D002412:Cations; D004852:Epoxy Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D008094:Lithium / Q000494:pharmacology; D015394:Molecular Structure; D012997:Solvents; D013256:Steroids / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D002412:Cations; D004852:Epoxy Compounds; D012997:Solvents; D013256:Steroids; D008094:Lithium