4-(Dimethylamino)phenol hydrochloride is a potent cyanide antidote. 4-(Dimethylamino)phenol hydrochloride binds to hemoglobin, and form methemoglobin. 4-(Dimethylamino)phenol hydrochloride can be used in cyanide poisoning research [1].
References:
[1]. Eyer P, et al. Site and mechanism of covalent binding of 4-dimethylaminophenol to human hemoglobin, and its implications to the functional properties. Mol Pharmacol. 1983 Sep;24(2):282-90.
[2]. Ludwig E, et al. Oxidation versus addition reactions of glutathione during the interactions with quinoid thioethers of 4-(dimethylamino)phenol. Chem Res Toxicol. 1995 Mar;8(2):302-9.
References:
[1]. Eyer P, et al. Site and mechanism of covalent binding of 4-dimethylaminophenol to human hemoglobin, and its implications to the functional properties. Mol Pharmacol. 1983 Sep;24(2):282-90.
[2]. Ludwig E, et al. Oxidation versus addition reactions of glutathione during the interactions with quinoid thioethers of 4-(dimethylamino)phenol. Chem Res Toxicol. 1995 Mar;8(2):302-9.