What are the steps required to synthesize 4-hydroxy-19-nortestosterone (4,17β-dihydroxyestr-4- en-3-one)?
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The synthesis of 4-hydroxy-19-nortestosterone (4,17β-dihydroxyestr-4- en-3-one) involves the following steps: