Building Blocks

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

5-(Benzyloxy)pentanal is a quinoline derivative that inhibits the enzyme reverse transcriptase, which is an extracellular enzyme that synthesizes DNA from RNA. It also inhibits nucleotide synthesis and interacts with other enzymes such as DNA polymerase. 5-(Benzyloxy)pentanal has been shown to inhibit tumor growth by inhibiting the production of cancer-related proteins. The compound was synthesized in a stereoselective manner by reacting piperidine with allyl bromide followed by oxidation to form the corresponding aldehyde. This method was used to produce an enantiomerically pure compound, which exhibits inhibitory activity against HIV-1 integrase.

2-Chloro-5-pyrrol-1-yl-benzoic acid is a molecule that has been shown to cross-couple with methyl groups. It is also hydrophobic and can be used as an active compound for medicinal purposes. This molecule interacts with the pyrrole group of other molecules, which disrupts their function. Molecular docking analysis has shown that 2-chloro-5-pyrrol-1-ylbenzoic acid binds to the cysteine residues in human SOD2 and inhibits its activity, suggesting it could be a potential therapeutic agent for conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

5-Acetyl-2-amino-1,3-thiazole is a radiolabeled inhibitor of γ-secretase that binds to the active site of the enzyme. It has an IC50 value of 4.4 μM for γ-secretase with little or no inhibitory effect on other proteases such as trypsin and chymotrypsin.

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

Ethyl 2-methyl-5-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylate is a serotonin analog. It has been shown to have antidepressant properties and inhibit the reuptake of serotonin by the neurotransmitter transporter. This leads to an increase in serotonin levels in the brain, which may be due to its ability to act on 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors. The compound also acts as an antagonist at 5HT1A receptors, which may contribute to its antidepressant effects. In vivo activities of this drug have been confirmed using various animal models. Ethyl 2-methyl-5-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3--carboxylate is a lead compound for other potential antidepressants with similar activity.

Ethyl 6-aminohexanoate,hydrochloride is a monomer that can be polymerized with other ethyl 6-aminohexanoate,hydrochloride monomers to form polyelectrolytes. This compound has hydrophobic properties and reacts with functional groups. Ethyl 6-aminohexanoate,hydrochloride is fluorescent and has reactive properties. Polyelectrolytes are polymers that contain multiple charged groups which are able to form ionic bonds with other polymers or ions in solution. Ethyl 6-aminohexanoate,hydrochloride can be used as a crosslinker because it contains two methacrylate groups that react with the amino groups of proteins or polypeptides to form covalent bonds.