The five step synthesis of 7alpha-hydroxycholesterol utilizes the solvolysis of 7alpha-bromocholesterol benzoate with potassium acetate in acetic acid as the key step in controlling the stereospecificity of the reaction sequence. This reaction yields 7alpha-acetoxycholesterol benzoate with retention of configuration at position seven. The diester is readily reduced with lithium aluminum to 7alpha-hydroxycholesterol.
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