Wan A S, Ngiam T L, Leung S L, Go M L, Kielczewski M, Gawronska K, Gawronski J
Steroids. 1983 Mar;41(3):321-6. doi: 10.1016/0039-128x(83)90102-2.
5-Methyl- and 5-ethyl-furylalkylcarboxylic esters of norethisterone (17 alpha-ethynyl-17 beta-hydroxyestr-4-en-3-one) were prepared in high yield in the presence of thallous ethoxide. The activities of these compounds as long-acting contraceptive agents have been evaluated.