Water → 3-Acetoxy-5-androstene-17-one

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Reaction Steps

Dehydroepiandrosterone (2.88 g, 10 mmol) is dissolved in a mixture (100 ml) of anhydride acetic and pyridine (1:1 v/v) and left at room temperature for 16 h. The mixture is then poured carefully into iced water and after 16 h, crystals are filtered and dried in vacuo.

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