4-Dimethylaminophenol

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4-Dimethylaminophenol
Identifiers
CAS number [619-60-3]
PubChem 164849
SMILES CN(C)c1ccc(O)cc1
Properties
Molecular formula C8H11NO
Molar mass 137.179 g/mol
Boiling point

165 °C (0.040 bar)

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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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.

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