Could you please outline the process for synthesizing testolactone (13-hydroxy-3-oxo-13,17-secoandrosta- 1,4-dien-17-oic acid lactone)?
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Here are the steps for synthesizing testolactone (13-hydroxy-3-oxo-13,17-secoandrosta- 1,4-dien-17-oic acid lactone):