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>Cyclopentylpropan-2-one (1CPA) is an aliphatic hydrocarbon that has been shown to act as a light-sensitive molecule. It is used as a polymerization initiator and is also found in the human body as a metabolic intermediate. 1CPA is found in the form of a diacylglycerol and can be converted into an allyl carbonate, which reacts with methoxy groups to form an allyl ether. 1CPA has also been shown to have structural similarities with pyrimidine compounds and formyl groups. The 1CPA molecule contains a carbonyl group, which is the reactive functional group that allows for this chemical to react with other compounds.</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>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>2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl isothiocyanate (DMITC) is a molecule that has been shown to have pro-apoptotic activity against human colorectal carcinoma cells. It also inhibits the growth of the colon cancer cells by inducing apoptosis. DMITC has been shown to inhibit the synthesis of DNA and RNA in a dose-dependent manner. This molecule is efficiently synthesized by reacting an imine with an isothiocyanate. DMITC has cytometric analysis for mechanistic studies and can be used as a chemotherapeutic agent for cancer treatment.</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>