Building Blocks

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Quinoline-5-carbonitrile is a cyanide compound that can be used in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. The reaction between quinoline and 5-cyanovaleric acid produces 6-nitroquinoline, which is then converted to dimethyl sulfoxide by alcoholysis. This reaction product can then be used to synthesize an amide or nucleophile. Quinoline-5-carbonitrile reacts with potassium in the presence of bifunctional hydrazide to produce a cyanide ion, which can be hydrolyzed by an acid to release hydrogen cyanide gas. This experiment has been shown as a model for reactions involving cyano compounds.</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>1-(4-Methylphenyl)-3-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)urea is a fluorescent derivative that can be detected with certain techniques. It has been used to detect phosphatases in cervical cancer cells and tumor cells. This compound is a ligand for the surface antigen of placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP). It can also bind to other organic ligands, such as recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), which may be useful for redirecting the action of this protein. 1-(4-Methylphenyl)-3-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)urea is an organic bispecific molecule that binds to two receptors, one on tumor cells and one on normal cells. This binding leads to cell death by apoptosis through the release of cytochrome c from mitochondria.</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>Tetrodotoxin is a potent neurotoxin that blocks the transfer of nerve impulses. It is used as a pharmacological treatment for diseases of the urinary tract such as bladder and urethral spasms, bladder dysfunction, and urinary retention. Tetrodotoxin can also be used for the treatment of other conditions that affect the target tissue such as stenosis or cavity. This drug has been shown to be beneficial in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and infections. Tetrodotoxin is implanted into the body through devices such as catheters or balloons to treat these conditions. The drug has anticholinergic properties which may cause side effects like dry mouth, blurred vision, difficulty urinating, and dizziness.</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>Thienopyridine analogs are a class of chemical compounds that function as agonists of the receptor α. These compounds have been shown to inhibit fatty acid oxidation and ATP production in rat liver cells, which may be due to their ability to activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Thienopyridine analogs are being investigated for use as anti-inflammatory agents and cancer treatments.</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>