4-Dimethylaminophenol

4-Dimethylaminophenol

4-Dimethylaminophenol (pronunciation: /ˌdaɪˌmɛθɪlˌeɪmɪˈnoʊfɪˌnɒl/), often abbreviated as 4-DMAP, is a chemical compound used in the medical field.

Etymology

The term "4-Dimethylaminophenol" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "di-" in "dimethyl" indicates the presence of two methyl groups, "amino" refers to the amine group, and "phenol" refers to the phenol group in the compound.

Usage

4-Dimethylaminophenol is primarily used as an antidote in cyanide poisoning. It acts by inducing methemoglobinemia, a condition where the iron in the blood changes its form and is unable to bind to oxygen, but can bind to cyanide, thus detoxifying it.

Related Terms

• Methyl group
• Amine
• Phenol
• Methemoglobinemia
• Cyanide poisoning

See Also

• Antidote
• Toxicology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on 4-Dimethylaminophenol
• Wikipedia's article - 4-Dimethylaminophenol

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