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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C6H3ClN2O4
Molecular Weight 202.552
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of 2,4-DINITROCHLOROBENZENE

SMILES

[O-][N+](=O)C1=CC(=C(Cl)C=C1)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

InChIKey=VYZAHLCBVHPDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C6H3ClN2O4/c7-5-2-1-4(8(10)11)3-6(5)9(12)13/h1-3H

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C6H3ClN2O4
Molecular Weight 202.552
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) is a chemical used in color photography processing. Dinitrochlorobenzene has been successfully used to treat warts. It requires follow-up applications that might be done either in the office by the doctor or a nurse, or at home by the patient. The therapy was working immunologically to enable the body to recognize the foreign virus. The cure is associated with normalization of the cell-mediated immune response. Some researchers and community activists proposed that when DNCB is applied to the skin once a week, it stimulates the immune system to control HIV replication and delay opportunistic infections. Some research shows that DNCB leads to increases in CD8 (T-killer or T-8) cells. Dinitrochlorobenzene is not approved by the FDA, and is considered experimental. There are possible drawbacks to this treatment. The autoeczematization is not rare. Dinitrochlorobenzene is used to induce experimental dermatitis in rats. It is a potent contact allergen.

Approval Year

PubMed

Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
GE3IBT7BMN
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version