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2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenoic acid is a decarboxylating agent that converts the carboxylic acid group to an aldehyde. It is commonly used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, especially for the conversion of esters and nitriles to alcohols and amines respectively. The synthesis of 2,2-dimethyl-4-pentenoic acid is achieved by reacting piperidine with propylene oxide. This reaction proceeds via a six-membered ring intermediate that decomposes to form the final product. The reaction can be catalyzed with peroxide or hydrogen peroxide, which leads to a high yield. 2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentenoic acid has been shown to be effective against hyperproteinemia and lipogenous disorders such as steatosis and cholestasis.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

2-Chloro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one is a sulfoxide with significant antifungal activity. It has been shown to be effective against Candida albicans and other fungi, including Aspergillus niger and Mucor racemosus. It is commonly used as an electrolyte in electroluminescent devices, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). The reaction time for the formation of 2-chloro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one from potassium sulfate is dependent on the acid catalyst used. Organic chemists have shown that the use of 2-chloro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one can inhibit leukotriene synthesis.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

3-Ethenylbenzonitrile is an organic compound that can be prepared by photolysis of 2-bromobenzonitrile in the presence of a nonpolar solvent. It is also synthesized by laser induced exciplex reaction between benzene and ethylene. 3-Ethenylbenzonitrile has a conformation that is dependent on the polarity of the solvent. In polar solvents, it adopts a bent structure while in nonpolar solvents, it adopts a linear structure. The molecule undergoes cyclobutane formation and then reacts with electron acceptors such as cations to form intermediates. These intermediates react with other molecules to form products.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

1-Bromo-2-(methoxymethyl)benzene is a boronic acid that is used in the synthesis of palladium complexes. It is synthesized by reacting 1-bromobenzene with methanol and methoxymethyl chloride. The 1-bromo-2-(methoxymethyl)benzene has been used as a ligand for palladium complexes, which are often used to catalyze organic reactions, such as the metathesis reaction. Synthetic methods have been developed to produce the compound and NMR spectra have been obtained to provide kinetic data on these reactions.

2-Bromobenzaldoxime is a biologically active molecule that has been shown to have significant physiological activities. It is an aldehyde, which is metabolized by the liver or kidneys into the corresponding alcohol, 2-bromoethanol. 2-Bromobenzaldoxime has been shown to be synthesized from diethyl ether and potassium phosphate in the presence of amino acids. The reaction proceeds with dehydration of the intermediate bromohydrin to form an aldoxime. This molecule can be used as a pharmaceutical drug for various diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and inflammation.