3,4-Diaminopyridine (CED0006655)

3,4-Diaminopyridine is an organic compound with the formula C5H7N3 and an average molecular weight of 109.13 g/mol. 3,4-Diaminopyridine belongs to the aminopyridines and derivatives, a subclass of pyridines and derivatives within the organic compounds. It is further classified under the superclass of organoheterocyclic compounds. The substance is identified as a blocker of the potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A member 1 (KCNA1) protein target. It is utilized within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products as an unclassified nervous system drug. Recorded exposure to this compound occurs via the oral route. 3,4-Diaminopyridine is found in or released from 19 recorded sources. These include various categories of electrical and electronic equipment, such as amplifiers, antennas, auxiliary devices, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterized by the conductive materials. Within the category of household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with non-electric simulated smoking devices, soap detergents, tobacco smoke filters, and perfumes within detergents and soaps. Additionally, it is present in food, food processing, and cookware applications, specifically in food preservation and the preparation of wort.