Abstract
The reduction of steroidal 3′(2H)-furanone under the action of complex hydrides yields, regio- and stereoselectively in high yield, the corresponding tetrahydrofuranol, which has value as a potential intermediate in the synthesis of steroids containing polyhydroxylated side chains.
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