Building Blocks

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

1-Ethyl-2-ethynylbenzene is an indene that can be synthesized by the reaction of 1-ethylbenzene with ethynylmagnesium bromide and trifluoroacetyl chloride. 1-Ethyl-2-ethynylbenzene reacts as a nucleophile with electrophiles, such as phenylsulfonyl and acetylene compounds, to form sulfones and acetylenes. It can also react with tetrafluoroborates to form indenes.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane is a monomolecular gas that is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It reacts with halides to form cyclopentyl derivatives. This reaction has been shown to be faster than the corresponding reaction of 1-bromocyclohexane with chlorides or bromides. The rate of this reaction may be due to the polarizability and conformational changes of the molecule upon substitution by a methyl group. 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane is also an ionizing reagent, which means it can cause electrophilic reactions to occur on other molecules. It has been found that the solvent effect on this product can affect its reactivity, with solvents such as water having more of an effect than solvents such as benzene. 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane has been shown to interact with other compounds in both transfer and complex

4-Amino-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzamide is a catalytic sulfamate that has been optimized for use in the synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives. 4-Amino-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzamide is used as a reagent for the preparation of aldehydes from sulfamic acid and various types of carboxylic acids. The reaction mechanism involves nucleophilic attack by the hydroxyl group from the sulfamate on the carbonyl carbon atom to form an intermediate, which then reacts with water to release hydrogen sulfate and form a new double bond.

(S)-(+)-1-Bromo-2-methylbutane is a chiral molecule with two stereoisomers, the cis and trans forms. The cis form has been observed to be the more stable of the two. It is a functional theory that these two forms are not mirror images of each other because they have different conformations. (S)-(+)-1-Bromo-2-methylbutane has been used in the synthesis of a number of important molecules. The stereoisomers can be distinguished by conformational analysis and optical microscopy. (S)-(+)-1-Bromo-2-methylbutane also has an application in biotechnology for use as a precursor for hydrazones, which are important in organic chemistry and molecular biology, such as DNA sequencing.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

1-Propylpyrazole is a non-classical inhibitor of aldehyde oxidase that has been shown to have an inhibitory effect on pentane. 1-Propylpyrazole has peroxidase-like activity, which means it can bind to lipid hydroperoxides in the presence of hydrogen peroxide or peroxidase. It has also been shown to be an effective inhibitor of dehydrogenase, which is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of aldehydes and ketones to carboxylic acids. This drug is not active against classical aldehyde oxidases such as alcohol dehydrogenase, but it does inhibit polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis by binding with cytochrome P450 enzymes.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

N-(3-Cyanophenyl)acetamide is a hydrogen-bonding molecule that has been detected in the gas phase. It has also been observed to interact with water, forming hydrogen bonding interactions and solvatochromism. The equilibrium of N-(3-cyanophenyl)acetamide can be shifted by changing the solvent conditions and pH. This molecule has three conformations when it is in the gaseous phase, including a planar conformation. In addition, N-(3-cyanophenyl)acetamide can be used as a probe for determining hydrogen bonding interactions and conformations due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

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%.

3-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine (3HMP) is a chemical substance that has been classified as an amine. It is a product of the metabolism of purines, which are nitrogenous bases found in DNA and RNA. 3HMP is produced by aerogenic bacteria (such as Enterobacter), and can be used to estimate the number of these bacteria present in water samples. 3HMP has been shown to have antiviral properties against influenza virus, and can be used as a biomarker for the presence of other viruses in animals. 3HMP also has mineralization properties, which have been studied extensively, particularly with regards to pancreatic disease.

4,5-Dihydroxy-2,3-pentanedione is a carbonyl compound that is the product of the oxidation of ascorbic acid. It is used in wastewater treatment and has antimicrobial properties against infectious diseases. This compound has been shown to inhibit protein synthesis by binding to the ribosome and preventing the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids. 4,5-Dihydroxy-2,3-pentanedione has also been shown to bind to plasma proteins, which may be due to its acyl chain structure. 4,5-Dihydroxy-2,3-pentanedione can be synthesized in a catalytic mechanism that involves dehydroascorbic acid and molecular oxygen.

Piperyline is an alkanoic acid that has shown to be effective against skin cancer. It also has antimicrobial properties, which may be due to its ability to bind metal ions and form polymeric compounds. Piperyline inhibits microbial growth by inhibiting the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids. The antimicrobial activity is related to its cationic polymerization with hydroxyl groups, which forms a structure that can inhibit microbial enzymes and disrupt microbial cell membranes. This compound also interacts with the skin's natural lipids, making it difficult for microorganisms to attach and grow on the skin. Piperyline is synthesized in organic chemistry laboratories as an amide precursor of other pharmaceuticals such as penicillin.