Cholest-5en-3 beta-ol 1,3,3-ethylenedioxy-androst-4-en-17 beta-ol 2 an
d 17,17-ethylenedioxy-1,3,5(10)-estratrien-3 beta-ol 3 were converted
into ethyl ester 1a, 2a and 3a by reaction with ethyl chloroacetate in
the presence of potassium. The ethyl esters 1a, 2a and 3a on reaction
with hydrazine gave hydrazides 1b, 2b and 3b, which on reaction with
cyanogen bromide afforded 1,3,4-oxadiazoles 1c, 2c and 3c.