Building Blocks

<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>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>Naphthalene-2-carboximidamide is a benzamidine derivative that interacts with the active site of serine proteases. It was shown to have potent inhibitory potency against a number of proteinases, including urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), and cathepsin G. The interaction of naphthalene-2-carboximidamide with uPA was specific and led to inhibition of its catalytic activity. Naphthalene-2-carboximidamide has been tested in clinical trials for the treatment of influenza.</p>

<p>2-Amino-N-(quinolin-8-yl)acetamide is a fluorescent inorganic compound. It has been shown to have a high affinity for chloride, with nanotube structures that are able to bind the chloride ions by supramolecular interactions. This binding prevents the chloride from interacting with other biomolecules, such as proteins and DNA. The energy of this interaction can be measured using fluorophore spectroscopy, which can be used for bioassays and medical imaging. 2-Amino-N-(quinolin-8-yl)acetamide has also been shown to have an ability to interact with zinc ions (Zn2+) in electrospray experiments, resulting in the emission of fluorescence.</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>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>2-Cyano-5-fluorophenol is an organic compound that is used as a precursor to medicines and other chemicals. It reacts with calcium hydroxide in water to form 2-cyano-5-hydroxyfluorobenzene, which can be hydrolyzed to form 2-cyano-5-chlorofluorobenzene. This compound can also react with sodium hydroxide to produce sodium cyanate, which can be hydrolyzed to form sodium chloride and hydrogen cyanide gas. The alkali metal ions are needed for this reaction, which is why the product should not be exposed to water or moisture. 2-Cyano-5-fluorophenol has been shown to have liquid crystal properties and is used in the production of certain types of polymers. 2Cyano-5Fluorophenol crystals are also used in some medicines such as acetaminophen (paracetamol).</p>

<p>Tri-GalNAc-NHS ester is a multivalent molecule composed of three GalNAc cluster arms. It is a protein degrader and a ligand of the asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR) used for the development of targeted therapies for liver diseases. The GalNAc arms enable high-affinity binding to the ASGPR on hepatocyte surfaces. The crucial functional group, N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) ester, is known for its ease of conjugation with various biomolecules possessing amine (NH2) groups. This biocompatible reaction strategy allows the design and development of targeted conjugates such as drug-GalNAc conjugates, siRNA delivery vehicles, or probes for ASGPR imaging in the liver.</p>