SUBSTITUTED DIBENZ[a,f]AZULENES AND METHODS OF PREPARATION

摘要

Tetracyclic compounds having structure (1) are described, wherein R1-R10 are as defined. The tetracyclic compounds are capable of potent effects on steroid sensitive tissues and have demonstrated increased uterine weight, antiovolatory effects and potent steroid receptor binding. The compounds have therapeutic utility in reproductive applications such as fertility control, labor induction, ovulation induction and spermatogenesis. Methods for preparing the tetracyclic compounds from substituted indanones are also described.