A process for the preparation of bile acid derivatives

摘要

A process for the preparation of the compounds of general formula (I)in whichR1 is H or OH;R2 is H, alpha-OH, or beta-OH; andR3 is a straight or branched C1-C4 alkyl group or a benzyl group,comprising the reduction of compounds of formula (III)wherein R1, R2 and R3 have the same meanings as in formula I, in the presence of sodium borohydride.