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Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol is a phenolic compound that can be extracted from the bark of the Indian tree Terminalia arjuna. The extract has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat diabetes and cancer. In vitro studies have shown that this extract inhibits the activity of viruses, including HIV, with a mechanism of action similar to that of indinavir. 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol also has an antioxidant effect and stimulates the production of glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase by cells in culture. 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol is used as an herbal drug in India and research has found it to be hepatoprotective when administered orally to rats.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

1-Bromo-2-(methoxymethyl)benzene is a boronic acid that is used in the synthesis of palladium complexes. It is synthesized by reacting 1-bromobenzene with methanol and methoxymethyl chloride. The 1-bromo-2-(methoxymethyl)benzene has been used as a ligand for palladium complexes, which are often used to catalyze organic reactions, such as the metathesis reaction. Synthetic methods have been developed to produce the compound and NMR spectra have been obtained to provide kinetic data on these reactions.

2-Bromobenzaldoxime is a biologically active molecule that has been shown to have significant physiological activities. It is an aldehyde, which is metabolized by the liver or kidneys into the corresponding alcohol, 2-bromoethanol. 2-Bromobenzaldoxime has been shown to be synthesized from diethyl ether and potassium phosphate in the presence of amino acids. The reaction proceeds with dehydration of the intermediate bromohydrin to form an aldoxime. This molecule can be used as a pharmaceutical drug for various diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and inflammation.

2-Cyclohexylpropane-1,3-diol is a substrate for porcine pancreatic lipase. It is hydrolyzed by this enzyme, which is stereoselective and enantioselective. 2-Cyclohexylpropane-1,3-diol also has properties that are similar to angiotensin, a peptide that is secreted by the human body. This substance can be used as a solvent for other organic compounds in chemical reactions.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold

2-Methylbenzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde is a divalent hydrocarbon that has an oxidation catalyst. This compound is used as an intermediate in the production of drugs and pharmaceuticals. It has been shown to have cardiovascular disorders, such as vasodilatation and hypotension. The mechanism of action is not fully understood but may be related to its ability to act as a nitrovasodilator by increasing nitric oxide (NO) release. 2-Methylbenzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde also produces psychotic disorders when long term exposure occurs. This compound has been shown to have neurotoxic effects in animal models with long term exposure.

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Versatile small molecule scaffold