Building Blocks

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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>The synthesis of (2-bromophenyl)(phenyl)methanol is accomplished by the reaction of an aldehyde with bromine followed by an alkylation with magnesium. The product is obtained as a racemic mixture of enantiomers with a chiral center, which can be resolved by fractional crystallization or other separation methods. This method has been shown to be efficient for the synthesis of alcohols and carbinols, and stereogenic reactions.</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>1-Benzothiophene-6-carboxaldehyde (BTA) is a heterocyclic compound that contains sulfur. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor. BTA is used in the manufacture of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and other organic chemicals. It is also used as a building block in the synthesis of other compounds and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</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>