A series of novel 17-(4′-formyl)pyrazolylandrosta-5,16-dienes were efficiently synthesized.
Cyclization/formylation of steroidal hydrazones were carried out under Vilsmeier conditions.
Derivatization of the primary products led to a large set of structurally diverse compounds.
Several derivatives exerted substantial effects on cell proliferation.
Three of the tested pyrazoles displayed noteworthy inhibition on rat testicular C17,20-lyase.