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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

Versatile small molecule scaffold

<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>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>