Chapter 26.6, Problem 23CC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Prednisolone acetate structure has to be drawn considering the similarity in structure to cortisol.

Concept introduction:

Prednisolone acetate is an anti-inflammatory agent.  It is a steroid as it has the tetracyclic ring fused system.  The structure of prednisolone can be found out by many analytical methods.  Apart from that we can also find out by the substituent present in the parent compound from which it can be derived.

To draw: the structure of prednisolone acetate with the given hints in the problem statement.