Novel steroid derivatives.

摘要

Steroid derivatives represented by formula (I) are disclosed. <CHEM> wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, or a group -OCOR1, wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group which may be substituted by a halogen atom or a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, or an aryl group. The compounds are useful for curing or alleviating inflammation or rheumatism.