6-Chloro-6-deoxy-D-hexitols, their esters, their preparation, fertility control compositions containing them and their use in a contraceptive method.

摘要

6-Chloro-6-deoxy-D-hexitols, a novel class of compounds, and their esters, possess male antifertility activity and are thus useful in antifertility compositions. They are prepared by reduction of 6-chloro-6-deoxy-D-hexoses.