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4-Phenyloxane-2,6-dione is a molecule that has two asymmetric carbons. The molecule has been shown to undergo desymmetrization by the Friedel-Crafts acylation and protonation reactions. 4-Phenyloxane-2,6-dione has been used as a chiral catalyst to synthesize an α,β-unsaturated ketone with an unsymmetrical double bond.
4-Phenyloxane-2,6-dione can be used for asymmetric synthesis of aldehydes due to its bifunctional nature. This compound is also used in the catalysis of cyclic reactions.

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1-Chloro-4-methylpentan-2-one is a chemical compound that inhibits bacterial growth by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. It has been shown to inhibit methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, and also has an antibacterial effect on other gram-negative bacteria. 1-Chloro-4-methylpentan-2-one is active against both gram positive and gram negative organisms, but the spectrum of activity is limited because it is not active against acid fast bacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium avium complex. 1CMTD has been shown to be stable in its crystalline form and can be administered orally.

4-(1H-1,3-Benzodiazol-2-yl)benzonitrile is a planar molecule with a dihedral angle of about 120°. The molecule consists of benzene rings and chains. The benzene ring is symmetrical, hence it has no plane of symmetry. As the molecule does not have any chiral centers, there are two enantiomers (mirror images).

2-(Propan-2-yl)thiophene is a cyclopropylamine that reacts with ruthenium to form a ruthenium complex. This complex is thermodynamically stable, and can absorb light in the visible region of the spectrum. The addition of ligands such as phenanthroline or isopropyl groups enhances its photophysical properties, and can be used to catalyze alkylation reactions. 2-(Propan-2-yl)thiophene has an electron-withdrawing group on the phenyl ring, which makes it susceptible to nucleophilic attack by electrophiles. This property is useful for kinetic studies of alkylation reactions, because it allows for observation of the rate at which an alkylating agent approaches a given substrate.

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

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold