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2-Bromo-1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene is an ethylene acetal that is prepared by the catalyzed reaction of aryl chlorides and anhydrous zinc bromide in the presence of triethylamine. The selectivities of this method are high because it can produce mainly a single isomer. The stereoselectivity is also high because the reaction proceeds with the formation of only one stereoisomer. The mechanism for this reaction involves a nucleophilic substitution of the halogenated aryl chloride with the trialkylborane, which generates two different products. This product has been used in the synthesis of biphenyls and nitro compounds.

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Rac-2,2'-Methylenebis(4-oxatricyclo[5.2.1.0,2,6]dec-8-ene)-3,5-dione is a polyvalent anhydride that has been used as a crosslinking agent in epoxy resin systems and as a viscosity modifier in polymerizable systems. It is also used as an additive to improve the properties of powder coatings and to produce polycarboxylic acid dispersions for use in alkyd resins and oil field chemical additives. The material is supplied as a colloidal suspension in water with a particle size of less than 1 micron. Racemic 2,2'-Methylenebis(4-oxatricyclo[5.2.1.0,2,6]dec-8-ene)-3,5-dione (rac-(1R,2S,6R,7S)-

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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

1-Chloroisoquinolin-4-ol is a phenylpyrimidine with anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in the treatment of sensitivity and mediated diseases, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. 1-Chloroisoquinolin-4-ol inhibits the enzymatic activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which are enzymes that break down collagen and other proteins in the body. The inhibition of MMPs by 1-chloroisoquinolin-4-ol leads to reduced inflammation and pain. This compound is also an effective inhibitor of the activities of chloride channels involved in acid secretion by cells in the stomach lining, thus inhibiting acid production. 1-Chloroisoquinolin-4-ol has been shown to have anticholesterolemic effects on liver cells due to its ability to inhibit cholesterol synthesis through inhibition of HMG CoA

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Versatile small molecule scaffold

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Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

1-Chloro-4-isocyanobenzene (1CI) is an organic compound that has been used as a chemical probe for the detection of amines and other molecules on metal surfaces. The frequency shift in Raman spectra, which is observed after the addition of 1CI to the metal surface, is used to detect amines. 1CI has also been shown to be a potent inhibitor of mitochondrial function. This molecule binds to nucleophilic sites on metal surfaces and forms covalent bonds with them, leading to a high degree of inhibition.
1CI can be synthesized in three steps from commercially available starting materials and is relatively easy to purify.

2-[3-(Propan-2-yl)phenoxy]acetic acid is a chemical compound that is used as an additive in benzene, and is a phytotoxic chemical. It prevents the formation of chlorophyll by blocking electron transport and inhibiting photosynthesis. 2-[3-(Propan-2-yl)phenoxy]acetic acid is used to induce callus tissue from lettuce, radish, and other plants. This compound also inhibits the growth of various bacteria including Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

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1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane is a monomolecular gas that is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It reacts with halides to form cyclopentyl derivatives. This reaction has been shown to be faster than the corresponding reaction of 1-bromocyclohexane with chlorides or bromides. The rate of this reaction may be due to the polarizability and conformational changes of the molecule upon substitution by a methyl group. 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane is also an ionizing reagent, which means it can cause electrophilic reactions to occur on other molecules. It has been found that the solvent effect on this product can affect its reactivity, with solvents such as water having more of an effect than solvents such as benzene. 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane has been shown to interact with other compounds in both transfer and complex

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4-Amino-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzamide is a catalytic sulfamate that has been optimized for use in the synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives. 4-Amino-N-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzamide is used as a reagent for the preparation of aldehydes from sulfamic acid and various types of carboxylic acids. The reaction mechanism involves nucleophilic attack by the hydroxyl group from the sulfamate on the carbonyl carbon atom to form an intermediate, which then reacts with water to release hydrogen sulfate and form a new double bond.

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5-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzoyl chloride is a conformationally locked macrocyclic compound that has been synthesized by solid phase synthesis. It is found in two conformational states and can be made to switch between these two states by applying a force to the molecule. This conformation can be controlled by changing the side chain of 5-fluoro-2-nitrobenzoyl chloride, which can be done experimentally. The conformational behavior of this macrocycle was studied using molecular dynamics simulations and it was found that there are four possible conformations for the molecule. The conformations with different side chains were found to have different energies, which could be used as a measure of their relative stability.

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Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold