“…Because compound 19 has been transformed into 18‐nor‐estradiol in two steps, [18] our synthetic work constitutes a formal synthesis of this unnatural steroidal analogue whose congeners have been reported to possess interesting biological activity. [ 19a , 19b , 19c , 19d , 19e ] In this regard, it is interesting to note the stereoselective hydroboration reaction [18] of 17 , using conditions reported in the literature. In our hands, 17 gave the two syn addition products exclusively, in a 61 : 39 ratio, with the major product 18 possessing the desired trans 6,5‐ring junction.…”