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.

Uses

4-Dimethylaminophenol has been used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning.^[1]

It works by generating methemoglobin. ^[2]

This is suitable as an emergency treatment only; treatment must be followed up with sodium thiosulfate or cobalamin.

In an animal model, it has shown effectiveness when given intramuscularly.^[3]

See also

• Metol

References

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