Building Blocks

2-Thiophenemethanol is a colorless liquid that has a strong, disagreeable odor and is soluble in water. It can be prepared by the reaction of 2-methylpropanal with trifluoroacetic acid. This compound reacts with methapyrilene to form polymers, which have a cationic character. The chemical structure of the molecule was determined by a combination of experimental techniques such as proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Hydrogen bonding plays an important role in the structure of 2-thiophenemethanol as it forms intermolecular hydrogen bonds with neighboring molecules. The chemical formula for this compound is CH3C6H4SO2H. Hydrochloric acid can be used to break down this compound into methylmercaptan and sulfur dioxide.

4-(Acetylamino)-2-nitrobenzoic acid (AAANB) is a versatile building block that can be used in the synthesis of a wide range of organic and pharmaceutical compounds. AAANB is an intermediate in the preparation of 4-Amino-3-nitrophenol, which is an important research chemical. This compound is a useful scaffold for the synthesis of organic compounds with various biological activities. The CAS number for this product is 21573-29-5.

2-Bromo-1H-imidazole is an environmental pollutant that has been detected in the atmosphere, water, and soil. It is used as a pesticide and has been found to be an impurity in biphenyl. 2-Bromo-1H-imidazole can be used as a substrate for the Suzuki coupling reaction or as a starting material for the synthesis of imidazole derivatives. The compound spontaneously fragments under acidic conditions to form nitric acid and hydrogen bromide. 2-Bromo-1H-imidazole has been shown to inhibit hepatitis C virus (HCV) replication and induce cancer cell apoptosis in vitro.
2-Bromo-1H-imidazole is also known to cause DNA fragmentation in cells through oxidation by reactive oxygen species or through spontaneous decomposition of the molecule into acid, bromine radicals, and ammonia.

Applications Reagent used for asymmetric syntheses.
References Schlessinger, R., et al.: J. Org. Chem., 28, 3070 (1986)

Applications 2-Chloroethanol is used in the preparation of TTFTT (tetrathiafulvalene-2,3,6,7-tetrathiolate) and important building block in TTF syntheis. In addition, it is used in the synthesis of vinyltriazoles. This is the labeled analog.
Dangerous Goods Info This compound is forbidden to ship by air under IATA regulations.
References Svenstrup, N. et al.: Synthesis, 8, 809 (1994); Thibault, R. et al.: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 128, 12084 (2006);

Applications A labelled isotope of a toxic volatile hydrazine found in rocket fuel systems.
References Oanasyuk, A.G. et al.: Vis. Nat. Tekh. Univ. KhPI, 13, 59 (2010);

Applications Glyceryl Trihexadecanoate-13C1 (2-Hexadecanoate-1-13C) is a useful isotopically labeled compound of Tripalmitin (T808130)

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Piperazine-2-carboxamide is a synthetic drug that is used to treat tuberculosis. It binds to the mycolic acid of the bacterial cell wall, preventing it from forming an outer layer and disrupting its function. Piperazine-2-carboxamide also inhibits the synthesis of fatty acids and amines in bacteria, which are necessary for their survival. This drug can be synthesized by reacting piperazine with formaldehyde and acetamide.

Versatile small molecule scaffold