4-Dimethylaminophenol

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CASNo = 619-60-3
PubChem = 164849
SMILES = CN(C)c1ccc(O)cc1
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Formula = C₈H₁₁NO
MolarMass = 137.179 g/mol
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4-Dimethylaminophenol (abbreviated in medical practice as DMAP) is an aromatic compound containing both phenol and amine functional groups. It has the molecular formula C₈H₁₁NO.

4-Dimethylaminophenol is used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning and works by generating methemoglobin. This is suitable as an emergency treatment only; treatment must be followed up with sodium thiosulfate or cobalamin.

ee also

*Metol