Building Blocks

1-(3-Nitrophenyl)-2-thiourea is a small molecule inhibitor of the transporter protein SLC5A8, which transports nitrates from the blood to the kidneys. 1-(3-Nitrophenyl)-2-thiourea inhibits this transporter in a systemically active fashion and selectively targets renal epithelial cells. This analog has been shown to be effective against some inherited disorders associated with mutations in SLC5A8. 1-(3-Nitrophenyl)-2-thiourea is believed to inhibit transport by binding to an allosteric site on SLC5A8, but its precise mechanism of action remains unclear.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

N-Cyclopentylacetamide is a reactive alkylating agent that is used in the synthesis of organic chemicals. It reacts with chlorine to form chloroform, and with acetonitrile to form acetanilide. N-Cyclopentylacetamide also reacts electrochemically with fission products such as uranium to form uranium hexafluoride. The reaction of N-Cyclopentylacetamide with bromides yields a spectrum of cyclopentyl bromides. This compound can be used for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other chemical compounds.

2,6-Dichloro-4-phenylpyridine is a chemosensor that can be used to detect the presence of aromatic compounds. It has a modular structure consisting of an emission domain and a substrate binding domain. The fluorophore is reversibly bound to the substrate binding domain, which means that it can be detached from the substrate when the desired molecule is detected. This sensor has been shown to have high selectivity for aromatic molecules in both water and organic solvents. 2,6-Dichloro-4-phenylpyridine has also been studied structurally and found to react with a number of other chemical entities such as thiocyanate ion, nitrobenzene, and nitrophenol.

2,6-Diethylphenylisothiocyanate is an aliphatic anesthetic agent that binds to the acceptor site of the ligand-gated ion channels. It has a hydrophobic nature and can be used for research as a potential drug candidate for a variety of protein targets. This compound also has the ability to alter conformations of proteins such as apoferritin, which may lead to new insights into how these proteins function.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

2-Phenylindolizine is a chemical compound that can be used in the synthesis of other compounds. It has been shown to react with acrylonitrile to form a nitrile, which is an important intermediate in organic chemistry. 2-Phenylindolizine has also been shown to react with benzaldehyde, creating an acetal and a diazo compound. The reaction of 2-phenylindolizine with a chiral electrophile yields two different products. This reaction is highly efficient and can be screened for desirable products using fluorescence and yield measurements.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

4-(Methoxymethoxy)benzoic acid (MMBA) is a synthetic compound that is used in the synthesis of allyl compounds. MMBA is not chemically reactive and does not undergo any reactions at room temperature. This substance can be activated by adding a nucleophile, such as an alcohol or water molecule, which will then react with the electrophilic carbon atom. This reaction produces epoxide and an alkene product. The most common reaction occurs with methanol, producing methoxypropane, which can then be converted to other organic compounds. Research has shown that MMBA has anticancer properties due to its ability to inhibit cell growth and induce apoptosis in humans.