“…[5] Additionally, the presence of a 17α-ethynyl group does not reduce the high receptor binding affinity of these analogues, and in some cases enhances the stability of the receptorϪligand complex. [5,6] It was therefore considered of interest to examine the effect of the 14α,17α-ethano bridge in conjunction with functionality at C-11 towards receptor binding, and a programme was initiated towards this end. In order to develop a versatile synthesis of the desired analogues, the introduction of an oxygen functionality at C-11 of 14α,17α-ethanoestradiols was identified as a primary objective.…”