Summary
Novelty: 17β-Aminobenzoyl-4-aza-5α-androst-1-en-3-ones and related compounds are claimed for the treatment of hyperandrogenic conditions including prostatic hypertrophy.
Biology: No biological data are presented.
Chemistry: Six compounds are specifically claimed including 17β(4-dimethylaminophenyl-carbonyl)-4-aza-5α-androst-1-en-3-one; synthesis from a steroid ester is described.
Structure: