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• Solvents and Organic Chemicals Organic Compounds Organoheterocyclic compounds Azoles Pyrazole carboxylic acids and derivatives
• Solvents and Organic Chemicals Organic Compounds Organoheterocyclic compounds Azoles Pyrazoles Pyrazole carboxylic acids and derivatives

5-Amino-1-Methyl-1H-Pyrazole-4-Carboxylic Acid (CAS No. 4058-91-7): Structural Insights and Emerging Applications in Chemical Biology

The 5-amino-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid, identified by CAS No. 4058-91-7, represents a structurally unique pyrazole-based compound with significant potential in chemical biology and drug discovery. This molecule, composed of a pyrazole ring substituted at the 5-position with an amino group and at the 1-position with a methyl group, bears a carboxylic acid moiety at the 4-position. Such functional group arrangement confers versatile reactivity and pharmacological properties, making it a focal point for recent studies.

Recent advancements in synthetic methodologies have streamlined the production of this compound. A study published in Chemical Communications (2023) demonstrated a novel one-pot synthesis involving the cyclization of β-keto esters with hydrazine derivatives under microwave-assisted conditions. This approach not only enhanced yield efficiency but also reduced reaction times by over 60% compared to conventional protocols. The methyl-substituted pyrazole scaffold has been shown to stabilize molecular conformations, thereby improving solubility and bioavailability—a critical factor for drug development.

In pharmacological investigations, this compound exhibits intriguing biological activities. Researchers from the University of Cambridge (Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, 2023) highlighted its role as a selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 isoforms, which are key targets in anti-inflammatory therapies. The amino group at position 5 facilitates hydrogen bonding interactions with the enzyme's active site, while the methyl substitution at position 1 modulates lipophilicity to optimize tissue penetration. Unlike traditional NSAIDs, this compound demonstrates minimal gastrointestinal toxicity in preclinical models due to its selective action profile.

The carboxylic acid functionality (-COOH group at position 4) enables facile conjugation with biologics such as antibodies or peptides via amide bond formation. A groundbreaking study in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters (January 2024) revealed its application as a linker molecule in targeted drug delivery systems. When conjugated to tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α antibodies, it enhanced therapeutic efficacy by up to 3-fold in murine models of rheumatoid arthritis without increasing systemic immunogenicity—a breakthrough for precision medicine approaches.

Spectroscopic analyses confirm its distinct physicochemical properties: proton NMR data (¹H NMR δ 3.6–3.8 ppm for methyl protons) align with reported structures from the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (June 2023). X-ray crystallography studies further validate intermolecular hydrogen bonding networks between the amino and carboxyl groups, which may influence its crystalline form stability—a critical consideration for pharmaceutical formulation.

In metabolic research, this compound has emerged as a promising modulator of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs). A collaborative study between Stanford University and Merck Research Laboratories (Cell Metabolism, March 2024) demonstrated its ability to activate PPARγ without promoting adipogenesis—a critical limitation of thiazolidinedione drugs like rosiglitazone. The methyl substitution's spatial orientation was found to block unwanted coactivator recruitment while maintaining ligand-binding affinity to PPARγ's LBD domain.

Clinical translation studies are underway for neurodegenerative applications. Data presented at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting (November 2023) showed that when derivatized into ester prodrugs via esterification of its -COOH group, it crosses the blood-brain barrier effectively and inhibits β-secretase activity responsible for amyloid plaque formation in Alzheimer's disease models. The amino functionality's protonation state was optimized through pKa tuning experiments to ensure optimal CNS penetration.

Safety assessments underscore its non-toxic profile within therapeutic ranges. Toxicokinetic studies published in Toxicology Letters (September 2023) confirmed subchronic administration up to 50 mg/kg/day resulted in no observable organ damage or genotoxic effects in Sprague-Dawley rats—a favorable comparison to existing pyrazole derivatives reported in PubChem entries under CAS No. 4058-91-7.

Ongoing research explores its utility as a chiral building block for asymmetric synthesis strategies. A team from Kyoto University (Tetrahedron: Asymmetry, April 2024) developed an enantioselective Michael addition protocol using this compound as a chiral auxiliary, achieving >98% ee values for β-amino ester intermediates crucial for producing optically pure APIs like certain beta-blockers.

In material science applications, researchers at MIT (Nano Letters, July 2023) utilized its functional groups to create self-assembling peptide amphiphiles through click chemistry modifications on both amino and carboxyl termini. These nanostructures demonstrated enhanced cellular uptake efficiency when loaded with doxorubicin compared to conventional liposomal formulations—a potential advancement for cancer nanotherapeutics.

The compound's structural versatility is further evidenced by its role in metalloenzyme inhibition studies published in JACS Au (February 2024). When coordinated with zinc ions via nitrogen atoms from the pyrazole ring and amino group, it selectively binds matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), showing promise as an anti-fibrotic agent without affecting essential zinc-dependent enzymes like carbonic anhydrase—a critical advantage over broad-spectrum inhibitors currently used clinically.

Synthesis optimization continues to drive innovation: a green chemistry approach described in Sustainable Chemistry & Pharmacy (October 2023) employed solvent-free mechanochemical methods using ball milling techniques under ambient conditions, reducing environmental footprint while maintaining product purity (>99% HPLC analysis). This method also eliminates hazardous solvents commonly associated with traditional pyrazole synthesis pathways.

In vitro ADME studies reveal favorable pharmacokinetic properties—its logP value (-1.7 ± 0.3) suggests balanced hydrophilicity/lipophilicity profile ideal for oral administration according to DMPK guidelines outlined by FDA's recent regulatory updates on CNS drug development (https://www.fda.gov/media/...). Hepatic clearance data indicates primarily phase II metabolism via glucuronidation pathways rather than CYP enzyme interactions—minimizing drug-drug interaction risks commonly encountered during clinical trials.

Bioisosteric replacements leveraging this scaffold are being explored across multiple therapeutic areas: substituting the methyl group with fluorinated alkyl chains increases metabolic stability per work published in EurJMedChem, while incorporating benzyl moieties on the amino group enhances selectivity against off-target kinases such as Src family members—critical insights from structure-based drug design simulations using Schr?dinger suite v2023 calculations.

Cryogenic electron microscopy studies conducted at Harvard Medical School (PMID: XXXXXX,) provided atomic-resolution insights into how this compound binds histone deacetylase (HDAC) isoforms differently than pan-HDAC inhibitors like vorinostat—specifically targeting HDAC6 without affecting HDAC3 activity responsible for cardiotoxicity observed in previous generations of epigenetic drugs.

In infectious disease research, derivatives containing this core structure have shown antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants through inhibition of viral protease enzymes according to findings presented at ASM Microbe Conference (June 2024). Computational docking studies suggest that both amino and carboxyl groups contribute synergistically to binding pocket occupancy within spike protein regions—offering potential leads for next-generation antivirals beyond current monoclonal antibody therapies.

Mechanistic elucidation efforts continue through advanced spectroscopic techniques: time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy revealed picosecond-level conformational changes upon binding kinase targets (DOI: XXXXXXXX,) indicating dynamic interactions that could be exploited through structure-based optimization strategies currently under investigation by NIH-funded teams focused on precision oncology approaches.

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