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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>2-Hydroxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid (2HBC) is a monomer that belongs to the group of ester compounds. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of trichophyton mentagrophytes and other fungi by forming hydrogen bonds with the enzyme activities in the cell wall. 2HBC also inhibits microbial growth by binding to enzymes such as phospholipase A2, cyclooxygenase, and lipoxygenase, which are involved in inflammatory processes. This drug also inhibits bacterial growth by binding to the ribosome, preventing protein synthesis and leading to cell death. The inhibition of microbial growth is not limited to bacteria; it also occurs in fungi and protozoa. 2HBC has been shown to be active against both extracellular and intracellular microbial infections.</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>N-[(Pyridin-2-yl)methyl]pyridin-3-amine (NMP) is a nitrate salt that belongs to the class of anions. It forms complexes with metal cations and has been shown to be an effective ligand for lanthanide ions. NMP has also been shown to have luminescent properties, which are mediated by its ability to bind to metal cations. The crystal structure of NMP in the solid state was determined by single crystal x-ray diffraction. The molecule adopts a polyhedral geometry with two unsymmetrical geometries; one is a square pyramid and the other is a distorted octahedron. These two structures are related through a symmetry operation called glide reflection, which transforms one structure into the other. This transformation can be used to generate infinite architectural variations.</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>3-Methyl-2-oxazolidone is an organic compound that is soluble in water and has a molecular weight of 114.3 g/mol. It can be produced by the reaction of methanol with oxalic acid, acetic acid, or malonic acid. 3-Methyl-2-oxazolidone is used as a solvent to dissolve other compounds and is used in the manufacture of sulfa drugs, hydrogen chloride, glycol ethers, and tetraphenylborates. 3-Methyl-2-oxazolidone has been shown to have electrochemical properties including proton conductivity and hydroxyl group oxidation. It also exhibits magnetic resonance properties due to its solute nature.</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<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>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>2-Cyano-5-fluorophenol is an organic compound that is used as a precursor to medicines and other chemicals. It reacts with calcium hydroxide in water to form 2-cyano-5-hydroxyfluorobenzene, which can be hydrolyzed to form 2-cyano-5-chlorofluorobenzene. This compound can also react with sodium hydroxide to produce sodium cyanate, which can be hydrolyzed to form sodium chloride and hydrogen cyanide gas. The alkali metal ions are needed for this reaction, which is why the product should not be exposed to water or moisture. 2-Cyano-5-fluorophenol has been shown to have liquid crystal properties and is used in the production of certain types of polymers. 2Cyano-5Fluorophenol crystals are also used in some medicines such as acetaminophen (paracetamol).</p>

<p>Tri-GalNAc-NHS ester is a multivalent molecule composed of three GalNAc cluster arms. It is a protein degrader and a ligand of the asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR) used for the development of targeted therapies for liver diseases. The GalNAc arms enable high-affinity binding to the ASGPR on hepatocyte surfaces. The crucial functional group, N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) ester, is known for its ease of conjugation with various biomolecules possessing amine (NH2) groups. This biocompatible reaction strategy allows the design and development of targeted conjugates such as drug-GalNAc conjugates, siRNA delivery vehicles, or probes for ASGPR imaging in the liver.</p>