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<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>

<p>The synthesis of (2-bromophenyl)(phenyl)methanol is accomplished by the reaction of an aldehyde with bromine followed by an alkylation with magnesium. The product is obtained as a racemic mixture of enantiomers with a chiral center, which can be resolved by fractional crystallization or other separation methods. This method has been shown to be efficient for the synthesis of alcohols and carbinols, and stereogenic reactions.</p>

<p>4-Methylpyridine-2-thiol is a ligand that binds to metal ions. It has been shown to be an effective photoelectron scavenger for mercury and lead, as well as a wide variety of other metals. 4-Methylpyridine-2-thiol is also an important monomer in the preparation of polymers and resins. This ligand has been used in the synthesis of compounds with cyclic structures and hydrochloric acid, as well as being crystallized with x-ray crystallography. The properties of this ligand have been studied by voltammetry, spectroscopies, and crystallography. 4-Methylpyridine-2-thiol interacts with chloride ions in acetonitrile to form a salt called methylpyridinium chloride.</p>

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<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>

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