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Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

1-(4-Methyl-3-pyridinyl)ethanone is an organic compound that yields optical pyruvic acid on hydrolysis. It also has unselective dehydrogenase activity on a variety of substrates, including dioxane and 2,2,2-trichloroethanol. 1-(4-Methyl-3-pyridinyl)ethanone can be used as a reagent for the synthesis of chiral iminium salts or as a dehydrating agent in organic synthesis. It is also used to synthesize vitamin B6 and indole alkaloids. The chemical structure of 1-(4-methyl-3-pyridinyl)ethanone is similar to that of benzaldehyde (C6H5CH2CHO), which has benzylic hydroxyl group on the benzene ring. This compound can be oxidized to yield a dianion that can be used as a photocat

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

3-(((Benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-3-methylbutanoic acid (BMAA) is a quaternary ammonium compound that has antimicrobial activities. BMAA is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including some strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. It also has antimicrobial activity against yeast and fungi. BMAA exhibits stability in the presence of organic solvents, detergents, and water. This product is used as an antimicrobial agent in industrial processes such as wastewater treatment, oil exploration, pulp milling, and food processing. It can be used as a substitute for other quaternary ammonium compounds such as benzalkonium chloride or cetrimide, which are toxic to aquatic life. There are no known analogs to this chemical compound.

Allylbromide is an organic compound that has a cyclic, allenyl ring structure. It is produced by the reaction of magnesium and ethylene glycol with bromobenzene in the presence of tetrahydrofuran. Allylbronide is used as an insecticide and has been shown to be effective against mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. Allylbronide also has a strong anticholinesterase activity which makes it useful for the treatment of acute organophosphate poisoning. It binds to the active site of acetylcholinesterase and blocks its function, leading to accumulation of acetylcholine at nerve endings.

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Methyl 2-chlorobut-3-enoate is a benzyl functionalized cyclization product. It is synthesized from homoallylamines by a diastereoselective synthesis in the presence of carbamates. The cyclization reaction is induced by a transition metal or stereochemical change, which provides the desired stereochemistry in high yield and diastereoselectivity. Methyl 2-chlorobut-3-enoate has been used in biologically significant reactions such as the synthesis of homoallylic amines, which are important intermediates for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and herbicides.

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