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Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

2-Bromo-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one is a synthetic molecule that has been used to induce apoptosis in tumor cells. It reacts with ethanolamine to form 2,2'-dibromoethyl ether, which then reacts with nitrobenzene to produce the carcinogenic compound 4-nitrophenol. This compound induces apoptosis by inhibiting DNA synthesis and protein synthesis. The reaction time for this process is about 1 hour at room temperature. The structure of 2-bromo-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-1-one is shown below:

The asymmetric synthesis of cinnamyl chloride is achieved using a palladium-catalyzed coupling reaction. Cinnamyl chloride is a chiral compound that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity. The enzyme inhibition mechanism of cinnamyl chloride is not well-understood, but it may be attributed to the allylation of the nitrogen atoms in the molecule. Cinnamyl chloride inhibits AChE by binding to its active site, which prevents the hydrolysis of acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter for memory and learning. This leads to increased levels of acetylcholine in the brain and increases neuron activity.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

D-2-Amino-thiopheneacetic acid (DAT) is a non-selective endothelin receptor antagonist. It has an IC50 value of 2 nM for bq-123, an affinity that is mediated by receptor subtypes, and inhibits cyclic AMP production in the presence of hexapeptide. DAT was discovered as a cyclic peptide antagonist of the endothelin receptor. It binds to the same site on the endothelin receptor as endothelin itself, preventing it from binding to its receptors on cells in the body. This prevents activation of cellular responses to endothelin, such as vasoconstriction, which can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease. DAT also has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

8-Methoxyquinoline-2-carboxylic acid (8MQCA) is a carboxylate that has been shown to be an effective antibacterial agent. 8MQCA can inhibit the growth of bacteria by binding to the cell wall and inhibiting the synthesis of proteins, leading to cell death. The bactericidal effect of 8MQCA against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was demonstrated using a recording technique in which the inhibition of bacterial growth was measured as a function of time. It is also used as an additive in food packaging films and paperboard to prevent photofading. 8MQCA is stable at elevated temperatures and pH levels, making it suitable for use in food packaging materials.

Versatile small molecule scaffold