Total Syntheses

Reaction scheme for total synthesis of the natural product Testosterone-11-keto
Total synthesis of Testosterone-11-keto:
Reference:Stork, G.; Clark, G.; Shiner, C. S. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1981, 103, 4948. DOI
Reactions:Aldol-K → Enone • Cyclohexenone • Bicyclo(440) • Li-Vinyl+CarboxAcid • Ozonolysis • Dehydration → Diene • Steroid synthesis • Diels-Alder, Intram, Ene • Cyclohexanone • Bicyclo(440) • Li-Vinyl+Ketone •
Reagents:Propenyl-Li • O3 • Hydroxide, potassium • Li° • Acetic acid • Burgess reagent •