Abstract
The X-ray structure of 6-methyl-3,20-dioxo-4,6-pregnadien-17 α-yl acetate is reported. The crystals are monoclinic, space group P2 1 , Z=4, a=28.955(7), b=6.597(2), c=11.064(3) Å, /gb=90.80(2) °. The two crystallographically independent molecules have very similar overall geometries. The A rings have intermediate sofa-half-chair conformations and are bent relative to the steroid skeleton. The conformation of the 17 β-progesterone side chain is stabilized by the 17 α-ester substituent; the C(16)-C(17)-C(20)-O(20) torsion angle is -19.4(6) and -20.6(7)°.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 65-69 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Crystallographic and Spectroscopic Research |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Structural Biology
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Spectroscopy