摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 17.alpha.-(3-hydroxypropyl)- 17.beta.-hydroxysteroids of the formula (I) starting from 17-ketosteroids of the formula (III) via the intermediates of the formula (V) wherein the radicals R3, R5, R6, R7, R10, R13, R15, R16, R40, R41 and R42 have the meaning indicated in the description.</p> |