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2,4-Dinitrophenol

MESHD019297

A toxic dye, chemically related to trinitrophenol (picric acid), used in biochemical studies of oxidative processes where it uncouples oxidative phosphorylation. It is also used as a metabolic stimulant. (Stedman, 26th ed)

Synonyms

  • 2,4 Dinitrophenol
  • 2,4-DNP

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