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Versatile small molecule scaffold

2-Phenylpyrazine is an organic compound that belongs to the group of phenylpyrazines. It has been shown to bind to the 5-HT7 receptor, and can be used as a ligand for studying the function of these receptors. 2-Phenylpyrazine has also been shown to bind to adenosine receptors, and may modulate their activity. It has been found in various types of organisms, including plants, fungi, bacteria, and animals. 2-Phenylpyrazine can be synthesized by reacting pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid with a hydroxyl group or an organometallic reagent such as LiAlH4 or ZnCl2. It is soluble in water and methanol but insoluble in ethers. The crystal structure of 2-phenylpyrazine is a ferroelectric liquid crystal composed of a skeleton with alternating single and double bonds.

5-acetyltetrahydrofuran-2-one (5AHT) is a natural compound that has been shown to have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It is a biomimetic of glutamic acid, which has been shown to have biological properties such as anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic and antidiabetic effects. 5AHT has been used in the preparation of diethyl succinate, an organic acid that has potential applications in food chemistry. The chemical structure of 5AHT consists of two carbonyl groups bonded to a furan ring with two hydroxyl groups on the other side. The resonance mass spectrum of 5AHT consists of an acetaldehyde peak at 20 ppm and a peak at 77 ppm for the methylene protons. The 5AHT molecule can exist in two isomers:
5AHT (E)-OCH3 or 5AHT (Z)-OCH3

Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxohexanoate is an ester with a chemical formula of C8H14O2. It is an acyclic compound and a member of the ethers family. It has the molecular weight of 132.17 g/mol and a density of 0.965 g/mL at 25°C. The melting point for this compound is -78°C and it has a boiling point of 164°F (73°C). Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxohexanoate has been found to have high levels in Delphinium species, which are plants that contain alkaloids such as methyllycaconitine, which are analogues to the more well known morphine. This ester can be synthesized from the reaction between ethyl acetate and benzaldehyde.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

2-(Phenylamino)acetohydrazide is a non-steroidal antibacterial agent that binds to the active site of bacterial ribosomes and inhibits protein synthesis. The molecule is stabilized by electron-withdrawing groups, which are favorable for binding to metal ions. 2-(Phenylamino)acetohydrazide has been shown to be effective against a wide range of bacteria, including E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida neoformans, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. It also has a strong inhibitory effect on S. epidermidis and Escherichia coli.

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

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold