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Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Chroman-2-ylmethanamine is an indole alkaloid that has been shown to have high affinity for the 5-HT1A receptor. It also has neuroprotective properties and prevents apoptotic cell death in a dose-dependent manner. This drug has also been shown to reduce extracellular glutamate levels in brain tissue and inhibit dopamine release. Chroman-2-ylmethanamine is an agonist at the 5-HT1A receptor, which causes it to inhibit extracellular acidification by hydrochloric acid. It also inhibits glutamate release by binding to the AMPA receptor, which leads to its anti-ischemic effects.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

2-Cinnamoylthiophene is a synthetic compound that has been shown to have an apoptotic effect on cancer cells in culture. It is produced by the reaction of 2-aminothiophenol with acetic anhydride and cinnamic acid. The molecular structure of 2-cinnamoylthiophene has been determined using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and quantum chemical calculations. This molecule is oxidized by hydrogen peroxide to generate reactive intermediates, which then react with DNA bases to form DNA adducts. These adducts are detected by the tetrazolium dye MTT, which is used as a cell viability assay. 2-Cinnamoylthiophene also contains functional groups that can be used for further study.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate is an organic compound that belongs to the class of fatty acids. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor. Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate has been shown to inhibit the formation of reactive oxygen species and has antioxidant potential. It also inhibits bone resorption, which may be due to its ability to reduce levels of isobutyric acid in rats and humans. Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate has been found in tropical fruits such as mangoes, durians, and papayas.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

3-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline is a synthetic molecule that has been shown to have adjuvant activity in the treatment of cancer. 3-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline inhibits bacterial growth by alkylating DNA and RNA. It binds to nucleic acids and prevents transcription and replication. The molecular structure of 3-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline was elucidated by FTIR spectroscopy and XRPD analysis. This compound has also been shown to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus strains.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

1-(2-Methoxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone is a volatile, synthetic compound. It is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of picotamide and esterification products. Methoxyphenylacetic acid (1) is methylated with methanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid to form 2,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid (2). The latter is then esterified with methanol and acetic anhydride to yield picotamide (3).