16-Dehydropregnenolone acetate (16-DPA): A Versatile Building Block for Preparation of Steroidal Pharmacophores
16-Dehydropregnenolone acetate (16-DPA) is an important intermediate for preparation of dexamethasone [
D1961], betamethasone [
B1837], 5α-reductase inhibitors (such as finasteride [
F0675]), and related other steroidal pharmacophores.