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Dimethylphenylpiperazinium Iodide MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Dimethylphenylpiperazinium Iodide
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.606.390
Unique ID
D004246
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004246
Scope Note
A selective nicotinic cholinergic agonist used as a research tool. DMPP activates nicotinic receptors in autonomic ganglia but has little effect at the neuromuscular junction.
Entry Term(s)
1,1-Dimethyl-4-phenylpiperazine Iodide
DMPP
Dimethylphenylpiperazinium
Pharm Action
Ganglionic Stimulants
Nicotinic Agonists
Registry Numbers
54-77-3
CAS Type 1 Name
Piperazinium, 1,1-dimethyl-4-phenyl-, iodide
Previous Indexing
Ganglionic Stimulants (1971)
Piperazines (1966-1971)
Public MeSH Note
2001; see DMPP 1991-2000 & PIPERAZINES 1972-1990
History Note
2001(1972);
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/05/31
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