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N-(Propan-2-yl)benzenecarbonimidoyl chloride (PCI) is a synthetic, water-soluble drug that is used to treat anaerobic infections. PCI binds to the imidoyl group of bacterial enzymes, such as penicillinase and beta-lactamase, and inhibits their activity. It has been shown that PCI has an affinity for copper ions in the crystallographic analysis. This affinity can be optimized by changing the substituents on the phenyl ring to increase affinity for copper ions. The oxadiazoles and hydroxyalkyl groups are also being considered for optimization of this compound. PCI has been shown to inhibit the growth of various bacteria in screening tests with a shift in its absorption spectrum.

N1-[4-(Allyloxy)phenyl]acetamide is a catalyst which is used to synthesize polyolefins, such as polyethylene and polypropylene. It has been shown to be an effective catalyst for the polymerization of ethylene. N1-[4-(Allyloxy)phenyl]acetamide has also been shown to have a high activity in the synthesis of polyolefins, with rates comparable to those of the most commonly used catalysts. The crystal structure of this compound was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis and found to contain two crystallographic asymmetric units. This complex can be immobilized on titanium or zirconium oxide supports and is soluble in dichloromethane. The molecular structure of N1-[4-(Allyloxy)phenyl]acetamide has been analyzed by X-ray crystallography and found to contain a planar acetamide group that is connected through a methylene bridge with an allyl

Propanebis(imidamide) dihydrochloride is a drug that inhibits the enzyme guanylate cyclase. It is used to treat cardiovascular disorders, such as angina pectoris and hypertension. Propanebis(imidamide) dihydrochloride has been shown to inhibit the kinase, cyclase, and phosphodiesterase enzymes. This inhibition leads to an increase in the levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). As a result, blood vessels are dilated, which reduces blood pressure and heart rate. The drug also increases the levels of intracellular cGMP by inhibiting protein kinase G. Propanebis(imidamide) dihydrochloride can be administered orally or intravenously.

N-Phenylpivalamide is an asymmetric synthesis that is a reaction yield of activated secondary amine and alkylsulfonyl chloride. The effective dose of n-phenylpivalamide is 0.01 mg/kg and the chloride ion, nitrogen atoms, and amines are all reactive functional groups. The nmr spectra show that this compound has stereoisomers.

2-(Benzyloxy)propanoic acid is a carboxylic acid that is used in biotechnology as a substrate for the production of optically pure carboxylic acids. It can be converted to pure hydroxyapatite, which is an important component of bone grafts and dentures. The microbial synthesis of 2-(benzyloxy)propanoic acid has been studied extensively. The n-terminal amino group can be removed by reduction with sodium sulfate or sodium borohydride, and the resulting alcohols can be converted to esters either enzymatically or with organic acids. 2-(Benzyloxy)propanoic acid also reacts with dodecyl mercaptan to give the corresponding dodecyl sulfate.