Building Blocks

2,6-Diacetylpyridine is a chelate ligand that has significant cytotoxicity. It binds to nitrogen atoms and can form stable complexes with metals. The compound also has genotoxic activity that is shown through the formation of high values in plasma mass spectrometry. 2,6-Diacetylpyridine has been used as an antimicrobial agent, where it inhibits bacterial growth by binding to DNA and RNA. This compound also binds to the enzyme thymidylate synthase and inhibits its activity, which may be due to its coordination geometry. 2,6-Diacetylpyridine has been shown to have biological properties such as being able to inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis in cell cultures.

DL-Leucine is an amino acid that is needed for the formation of proteins. It is also able to inhibit the activity of enzymes by hydrolyzing them. DL-Leucine has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of lysine hydrolases and can be used as an additive in the manufacture of animal feed. DL-Leucine has been shown to be stable in many environments, including those containing chlorine, hydrochloric acid, n-dimethyl formamide, and x-ray crystallography. The enantiomers of DL-leucine have different chemical stability; one form is more stable than the other in acidic environments.

(R)-(-)-2-Phenylglycinol is an enantiopure chiral compound that has been used in the synthesis of polymers. This polymerase chain reaction (PCR) inhibitor binds to the α subunit of DNA polymerase, preventing replication and transcription. The binding site for this inhibitor is located at the active site of the enzyme and is a hydroxyl group. The (S)-enantiomer of 2-phenylglycinol does not bind to the α subunit, so it can be used as a control in experiments. 2-Phenylglycinol is also known to have antiviral properties against HIV infection.

Dimethylnaphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that absorbs UV radiation. The absorption of UV radiation can be used to measure the concentration of this compound in a sample. The solubility data for dimethylnaphthalene show that it is soluble in supercritical carbon dioxide, but insoluble in water. Dimethylnaphthalene is a chemical compound that can be used as a skin conditioner or in biological treatment. It has been shown to have antioxidant properties and may also have anti-inflammatory effects. Dimethylnaphthalene is synthesized from naphthalene by two different reactions: hydrogenation and oxidation. The reaction mechanism for these two reactions has not yet been determined, but both are believed to produce the same product.