Amidi

N-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzamide is a phenanthridone that reacts with chlorides in the presence of anilines to form singlet carbonyls. The photocyclization of these carbonyls yields an electron-deficient product that can be converted to a reactive electrophile by the addition of chlorine. This electrophilic species reacts with electron-rich aromatic compounds, such as phenols and benzene, to produce substitution products. The reaction rate for this process is dependent on the isotope effect, which is the change in reactivity due to changes in the mass number of atoms. The use of deuterium chloride instead of hydrogen chloride provides a kinetic isotope effect, which enhances the reaction rate.

2-Chloro-N-(hydroxymethyl)acetamide (2CHAA) is an inhibitor that has been shown to be effective against a number of infectious diseases. 2CHAA inhibits the growth of bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of proteins from RNA. This drug is also active against viruses, including herpes simplex virus and human immunodeficiency virus type 1, as well as fungi, such as Aspergillus niger. 2CHAA has no genotoxic effects in humans, but it does have carcinogenic potential and can cause allergic reactions. It also reacts with strong acids to form toxic compounds.

1-Z-N'-Hydroxypropanimidamide is a novel anion that has been shown to inhibit the proliferation of human cancer cells. It binds to the cholinergic receptor subtype and inhibits the uptake of acetylcholine, which leads to a reduction in the production of nitric oxide. 1-Z-N'-Hydoxypropanimidamide also inhibits the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and possesses antimycobacterial activity. This compound is a ligand that binds bidentate to both DNA and RNA molecules and inhibits chemokine signaling.