3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol (CAS 2581-34-2)

3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol (MNP) represents an aromatic compound. This colorless solid readily dissolves in most organic solvents, endowing 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol with a diverse set of properties that render it highly valuable for scientific and industrial applications. Scientific research extensively relies on 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol, especially in the realms of biochemistry and molecular biology. It serves as a reagent for synthesizing diverse organic compounds and functions as a catalyst in polymer synthesis. Moreover, 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol finds utility as a probe for investigating enzyme kinetics and protein-protein interactions. Its fluorescent properties have enabled its use as a dye for monitoring enzyme activity and as a tag for protein detection. Notably, 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol exhibits inhibitory effects on several enzymes, including cytochrome P450, cyclooxygenase, and lipoxygenase. It has also demonstrated the capacity to impede the activity of various transcription factors, such as NF-κB and AP-1. Although the exact mechanism of action remains incompletely understood, it is believed that 3-Methyl-4-nitrophenol hampers enzyme activity by binding to their active sites, thus exerting inhibitory effects.