Ciano-, nitrilo-

Dicyanodiphenylsulphone is an inhibitory agent that prevents the HIV-2 virus from entering cells. It binds to the viral envelope, forming a sealant that blocks the virus from entering the cell and infecting it. Dicyanodiphenylsulfone also has immunosuppressive properties, but can be used in conjunction with sulfa drugs and polysulfides to prevent the development of bacterial resistance. The efficacy of dicyanodiphenylsulfone has been demonstrated in cellular assays and in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients. This drug is not active against other types of viruses, such as herpes simplex, influenza A, or cytomegalovirus.

2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide is a chemical compound that has been shown to be reactive in the human liver and animal models. It is a purine derivative with a diatomic molecule, which has been shown to inhibit cancer cells in animals. 2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide has been shown to inhibit the replication of pestivirus, an RNA virus that causes encephalitis and other diseases in humans. The nitrogen atoms on this molecule are responsible for its transport properties, including uptake by the gut and its ability to cross the blood brain barrier. 2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide also inhibits the activity of amide hydrolase, which is an enzyme responsible for hydrolyzing peptides into amino acids. This process leads to a decrease in protein synthesis, which can lead to cell death.

1-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2-nitroethene is a reactive intermediate that belongs to the group of carboxylic acids. It is an unsaturated compound with a cinnamic acid derivative. The nitration of 1-(4-cyanophenyl)-2-nitroethene leads to the formation of 1,2-dinitrobenzene, which can be used for the synthesis of other heterocyclic compounds. This intermediate has been shown to have catalytic activity in biomolecules, including carboxylic and phenolic groups, and can be used for the synthesis of other organic compounds.

3-Cyanomethylbenzoic acid methyl ester is a synthetic chemical compound that is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. It is a chlorination agent that reacts with toluene and methanol in the presence of chlorine to produce 3-chloromethylbenzoic acid methyl ester. This reaction also produces a byproduct called sulphone, which can be converted into acylation reagents for use in organic synthesis. The chloride ion can be used for cyanation reactions, which are useful for producing dyes or pharmaceuticals.

a-Cyanocinnamic acid is a 3-hydroxycinnamic acid that can be found in coffee. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of colorectal adenocarcinoma cells and other cancer cells by binding to an inhibitor site on fatty acid synthesis enzymes, such as pyruvate carboxylase, hydroxylase, and acetyl-CoA carboxylase. This inhibition leads to decreased levels of fatty acids and increased levels of pyruvate and hydrogen peroxide, which inhibits cell proliferation. In addition, a-cyanocinnamic acid has been shown to have a hypoxic tumor selectivity index of 10.7%, which means it selectively targets tumors with low oxygen levels.