Building Blocks

R-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol is a chiral epoxide that is used in the synthesis of other chemicals. It has been shown to be active against bacterial strains such as corynebacterium and coryneform bacteria. This chemical can be synthesized from hydrochloric acid and chlorinated propane with an asymmetric synthesis. The R-(-)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol can also be synthesized through electrochemical methods using chloride ion as the reducing agent. This compound is soluble in water and shows kinetic activity with carbon sources when used as an antibiotic.

2,4,5,6-Tetra(9H-carbazol-9-yl)isophthalonitrile is a redox molecule that emits light when excited by an electron or photon. It is used in organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) as the emissive material. This compound has been shown to have low chemical stability and limited transport properties. Its efficiency can be improved by increasing the concentration of the molecule. Activated 2,4,5,6-tetra(9H-carbazol-9-yl)isophthalonitrile emits a bright red orange emission with a maximum at 569 nm and it is activated by electron transfer from an electrode. 2,4,5,6-Tetra(9H-carbazol-9-yl)isophthalonitrile has been shown to emit blue light when excited by UV light in the presence of oxygen as an oxidant.

4-Chloro-8-quinolinol is a quinoline derivative that has been shown to have pharmacological effects. It is used in the synthesis of other compounds, such as 5-chloro-8-hydroxyquinoline, which is used in the treatment of cancer. 4-Chloro-8-quinolinol can also be prepared by oxidizing 5,6,7,8 tetrachloroquinoline with chlorine and ammonia. The photophysical properties of this compound are analogous to those of benzothiazole derivatives. The fluorescence emission spectrum ranges from 360 nm to 450 nm with a maximum at 390 nm and emission intensity at 350 nm. This compound exhibits fungitoxicity against Penicillium notatum and Aspergillus fumigatus.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

(-)-Corey lactone diol is a synthetic compound that is soluble in organic solvents. It is used for the synthesis of carbocyclic nucleosides, which are analogs of pyrimidine nucleosides. (-)-Corey lactone diol has been shown to inhibit cholesterol synthesis and the synthesis of alkene. (-)-Corey lactone diol also shows anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.

(2S)-3-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid is an unlabelled, naturally occurring compound. It is the citric acid analog of L-phenylalanine. The structure of (2S)-3-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoic acid is a skeleton that consists of one hydroxyl group and one carboxylic acid group. The carboxylic acid group has a double bond in the alpha position to the carboxyl carbon, which gives this molecule an acidic character. The chloride ion is also present in this structure. This molecule can be synthesized by a kinetic reaction that involves fatty acids and brugmansia as catalysts. It can also be synthesized through a catalysed reaction using thionyl chloride as a catalyst.

1,1'-Carbonimidoylbis-1H-imidazole is a ligand that binds to amines and isosteres. It can be activated with electrophilic reagents to form an activated linker. This ligand has been shown to inhibit the growth of xenograft tumor cells in mice by binding to functional groups on the cell surface. This drug also has been shown to bind to the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) and inhibit its function. 1,1'-Carbonimidoylbis-1H-imidazole has also been evaluated as a cancer therapeutic agent in animal models.

3-Cyano-2-methylphenylboronic acid is a high quality compound that can be used as a reagent, intermediate, or building block in the synthesis of complex compounds. This chemical is also useful as a speciality chemical and research chemical. 3-Cyano-2-methylphenylboronic acid has versatile uses in organic synthesis due to its versatility in reactions and building blocks.