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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>5-Vinylnicotinic acid methyl ester belongs to the group of antimicrobial agents. It is a chemical compound that has been shown to be effective against cervical cancer and may have potential as an anticancer drug. 5-Vinylnicotinic acid methyl ester inhibits the growth of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in women, which is a hormone necessary for ovulation and pregnancy. This compound also inhibits the growth of viruses, such as herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), and bacteria, such as dittrichia sp., which causes inflammation of the throat. 5-Vinylnicotinic acid methyl ester has also been shown to inhibit protein synthesis in human osteosarcoma cells at low concentrations, but not at high concentrations.</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>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Quinoline-5-carbonitrile is a cyanide compound that can be used in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. The reaction between quinoline and 5-cyanovaleric acid produces 6-nitroquinoline, which is then converted to dimethyl sulfoxide by alcoholysis. This reaction product can then be used to synthesize an amide or nucleophile. Quinoline-5-carbonitrile reacts with potassium in the presence of bifunctional hydrazide to produce a cyanide ion, which can be hydrolyzed by an acid to release hydrogen cyanide gas. This experiment has been shown as a model for reactions involving cyano compounds.</p>

<p>1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-2-nitrobenzene is a fluorescent ionophore that is used in the production of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns. This chemical is synthesized by a stepwise reaction that starts with the formation of an acetonitrile adduct. The acetonitrile group is then removed and replaced with an ethoxy group to form the final product. The synthetic procedure for 1-(2-bromoethoxy)-2-nitrobenzene has been rationalized and it can be recycled using magnesium as a reducing agent. In addition, this chemical has been shown to bind to sensor proteins due to its high affinity for them.</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>