Synthesis of exemestane labelled with (13)C

Steroids. 2008 Aug;73(7):760-4. doi: 10.1016/j.steroids.2008.02.010. Epub 2008 Mar 4.

Abstract

The synthesis of exemestane Aromasin, an irreversible steroidal aromatase inhibitor, specifically labelled with (13)C is reported. The preparation of [(13)C(3)]exemestane was achieved according to an eight-step procedure starting from the commercially available testosterone.

MeSH terms

  • Androstadienes / chemical synthesis*
  • Androstadienes / chemistry
  • Androstadienes / isolation & purification
  • Carbon Isotopes*
  • Isotope Labeling / methods*
  • Testosterone / chemistry

Substances

  • Androstadienes
  • Carbon Isotopes
  • Testosterone
  • exemestane