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Dienestrol
Introduction
Synthesis
Synthesis
- Pinacol coupling of p–acetoxy–propiophenone.
- Dehydration of the thus-obtained glycol with a mixture of acetyl chloride and acetic anhydride leads to the transoid diene system (bis–β-Methylstyrene-type).
- Saponification removes the acetate groups and thus affords dienestrol.
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