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A potent oxidant synthesized by the cell during its normal metabolism. Peroxynitrite is formed from the reaction of two free radicals, NITRIC OXIDE and the superoxide anion (SUPEROXIDES).
Entry Term(s)
Peroxonitrite
Peroxynitrite
Peroxynitrous Acid, Potassium Salt
Registry Numbers
14691-52-2
19059-14-4
141509-09-3
Related Numbers
141509-09-3
19059-14-4
Previous Indexing
Nitrates (1990-2001)
Public MeSH Note
2002; PEROXYNITRITE was indexed under NITRATES 1990-2001
History Note
2002; for PEROXYNITRITE use PEROXYNITROUS ACID (NM) 1990-2001
A potent oxidant synthesized by the cell during its normal metabolism. Peroxynitrite is formed from the reaction of two free radicals, NITRIC OXIDE and the superoxide anion (SUPEROXIDES).