Water → campesterol acetate

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 24.0 g (0.06 mol) of campesterol (1) in 180 ml of anhydrous pyridine was added 18.5 ml (0.196 mol) of acetic anhydride. The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight and then 600 ml of water was added. The precipitate was filtered and washed three times with 200 ml portions of acetonitrile, and then air dried to yield 20.0 g (75%) of (2).

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