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<p>Quinoline-5-carbonitrile is a cyanide compound that can be used in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. The reaction between quinoline and 5-cyanovaleric acid produces 6-nitroquinoline, which is then converted to dimethyl sulfoxide by alcoholysis. This reaction product can then be used to synthesize an amide or nucleophile. Quinoline-5-carbonitrile reacts with potassium in the presence of bifunctional hydrazide to produce a cyanide ion, which can be hydrolyzed by an acid to release hydrogen cyanide gas. This experiment has been shown as a model for reactions involving cyano compounds.</p>

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<p>2-Amino-4H,5H-naphtho[2,1-b]thiophene-1-carbonitrile is a dihydronaphthalene compound that has been shown to be active against influenza viruses. It inhibits the virus by binding to the pyrimidine ring of the virus's RNA polymerase. This inhibits viral replication and reduces plaque formation. 2-Amino-4H,5H-naphtho[2,1-b]thiophene-1-carbonitrile has antiviral activity against influenza A and is effective in inhibiting h5n1 virus replication.</p>

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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

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4,5-Dihydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione is a molybdenum compound with a hydroxyl group. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria that are resistant to penicillin by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins in their cell wall. 4,5-Dihydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione has been found to be an effective inhibitor of polymer film formation when used in conjunction with 3 chloroperoxybenzoic acid. This compound also has been shown to have anti bacterial properties against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 4,5-Dihydroxy -2,3 -dihydro -1H -isoindole -1,3 -dione may also have environmental applications due its

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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

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<p>Thienopyridine analogs are a class of chemical compounds that function as agonists of the receptor α. These compounds have been shown to inhibit fatty acid oxidation and ATP production in rat liver cells, which may be due to their ability to activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Thienopyridine analogs are being investigated for use as anti-inflammatory agents and cancer treatments.</p>

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<p>3,5-dimethoxyphenyl isothiocyanate (3,5-DMPIC) is a benzimidazole derivative that has been shown to be a potent and selective antagonist of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). 3,5-DMPIC has been shown to desensitize GnRH receptors on the pituitary gland and may have applications in the treatment of prostate cancer. It also inhibits the release of luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland.</p>

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<p>3-[(2-Methyl-2-propen-1-yl)thio]-5H-1,2,4-triazino[5,6-b]indole is a recombinant protein that binds to the ribosomal protein L11. It has been shown to inhibit the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell wall and therefore inhibit replication of the bacterial genome. 3-[(2-Methyl-2-propen-1-yl)thio]-5H-1,2,4-triazino[5,6-b]indole also inhibits the synthesis of proteins essential for cell division. This compound has been shown to bind to ribosomes in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It may have potential as an inhibitor of cancerous cells because it inhibits protein synthesis in mammalian cells.</p>

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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

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<p>1,4-Dimethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanedioate is an allylating agent that modifies the amino acid lysine residues in proteins. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of skin lesions caused by Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria because it inhibits bacterial growth through an antimicrobial effect. 1,4-Dimethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanedioate also has been used as a precursor for the synthesis of vitamin D3. This compound is metabolized in mammalian cells to form cysteamine, which is further converted to S-(1,4-dimethylpentadienoyl)cysteamine (DMPE). The resulting product can be used as a functional group on collagen or malic acid. 1,4-Dimethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanedioate also is used for modifications of mucocutaneous tissues such as skin and oral muc</p>

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<p>PB-22 is a synthetic cannabinoid, which can be classified as a CB1 receptor agonist. It is one of the many cannabinoids that have been created in an attempt to circumvent drug laws by creating compounds that are similar to those found in cannabis but have different chemical structures. PB-22 has shown to increase locomotor activity and stimulate the cb1 receptor in mice. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and assays were used to determine the binding affinity of PB-22 for the CB1 receptor. The MRS data showed that PB-22 bound with high affinity to the CB1 receptor and had a lower affinity for CB2 receptors. This suggests that PB-22 may be more potent than other synthetic cannabinoids, such as JWH-018 and CP 55,940, which bind better with CB2 receptors than CB1 receptors.<br>PB-22 is an analog of JWH-073 and has been shown to have a stronger effect on locomotor activity than JWH</p>

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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

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<p>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%.</p>