A Highly Regio- and Stereoseiective Reduction of Steroidal 3′(2H)-Furanone

The reduction of steroidal 3′(2H)-furanone under the action of complex hydrides yields, regio- and stereoselectively in high yield, the corresponding tetrahydrofuranol, which has value as a potential intermediate in the synthesis of steroids containing polyhydroxylated side chains.