CAS 59084-06-9: 1-(2-Nitrophenyl)piperazine

1-(2-Nitro-phenyl)-piperazine is a chemical compound that is found in plants of the Primulaceae family, such as Arnica montana. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may be useful for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and alopecia areata. 1-(2-Nitro-phenyl)-piperazine inhibits nitric oxide synthesis by binding to plasma glucose and forming a complex that cannot be broken down by hydrochloric acid. This complex inhibits the enzyme nitrate reductase, which converts nitric oxide into nitrite. Nitrite then reacts with erythrocytes to form methemoglobin, which reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells (RBCs). Inhibition of nitric oxide production leads to decreased inflammation and an improvement in symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel disease and alopecia areata.

1-(2-Nitrophenyl)piperazine