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<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>4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-nitroaniline is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H4ClNO2. It is a nitro derivative of aniline. 4-Chloro-2-methyl-5-nitroaniline is a white solid that is soluble in water, alcohols, and ethers. It has a melting point around 206 °C and decomposes at temperatures over 350 °C. This compound can be obtained by reacting hydroxylamine with nitrous acid and chlorinating 2,5-dimethylaniline. The sequence of reactions can be summarized as follows: hydroxy group to nitro group, nitro group to methyl group, methyl group to acetyl or acetylamino, acetyl or acetylamino to acetylation or methylation, transformation from hydroxyl group to amino group and esterification from acid hydrazide to acid group.</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>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>

<p>Versatile small molecule scaffold</p>