Aliphatic compounds and derivatives

2-Bromo-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propene is a chemical compound that has been synthesized in an asymmetric reaction. The reactant is bromopropane and the product is 2,2,2-trifluoropropene. The methylene group on the propene molecule is activated by the nucleophilic attack of a fluoride ion from hydrogen fluoride to form a cavity with a highly strained bond. The kinetic study of this reaction revealed that the activation energy for the reaction is 42 kJ/mol. Palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions are catalyzed by palladium and require nonpolar solvents such as toluene or dichloromethane. This type of reaction has been shown to be exothermic with an isolated yield of 1%.

2,2-Paracyclophane is a high-sensitivity c-reactive protein (hsCRP) that has been isolated from the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. This compound has shown to have anti-cancer properties in animal studies. 2,2-Paracyclophane binds to fatty acids and is soluble in water, which may be due to its hydrogen bonding with the hydroxyl group at C1. The crystal structure of this compound reveals that it has a cyclohexane ring and two fatty acids. The thermal expansion coefficient of this molecule is also high, which suggests that it may be suitable for use as a solid lubricant.

1H,1H,7H-Dodecafluoroheptanol is a perfluorinated compound. It has been shown to be an efficient scavenger of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and to have a protective effect on collagen. The reaction mechanism of 1H,1H,7H-dodecafluoroheptanol is not fully understood. However, it has been shown that the chloride ion plays a key role in the formation of this product from 1H,1H,7F-dodecafluoroheptane. The reaction vessel used in this synthesis is critical because it must be anhydrous to prevent the formation of 1HF3OCl. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy has been used to study the chemical structures of this compound.

aliphatic diol.  It has been shown to have an inhibitory effect on bacterial growth

Used in the preparation of metal-diene reagents (e.g. for carbocyclization)