CAS 3163-07-3: 4-nitroresorcinol

4-Nitrobenzene-1,3-diol

4-Nitroresorcinol is a hydroxamic acid that inhibits bacterial growth by reacting with riboflavin, which is essential for the synthesis of flavoproteins and folate. This compound has been shown to have a specific growth rate on the order of 10^-5 and 10^-6 M. The reaction of 4-Nitroresorcinol with riboflavin leads to the production of nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide, which can lead to the destruction of cells. 4-Nitroresorcinol has been synthesized in an organic solvent using various techniques such as thermal decomposition, photochemical synthesis, and hydrolysis. 4-Nitroresorcinol can be viewed under a microscope using techniques such as electron microscopy or light microscopy.