Synthesis of Steroid O-(ω-Hydroxyalkyl)oximes by Reduction of Corresponding O-(ω-Carboxyalkyl)oxime Derivatives

Abstract

Steroid O-(ω-hydroxyalkyl)oximes with varying alkyl chain length were prepared from the corresponding carboxylic acids using the reduction of mixed anhydrides with sodium borohydride. An unexpected reaction course was observed with O-(2-carboxyethyl)oximes of 3-oxo-4-ene steroids, where a 4,5-dihydroisoxazol-3(2H)-one derivative was formed as a side product.