2,4-DICHLORO-5-NITROPYRIMIDINE-49845-33-2

2,4-Dichloro-5-nitropyrimidine, also known as DCNP, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C5H2Cl2N2O2.

DCNP is a potent and selective inhibitor of protein kinase CK2, an enzyme that is involved in the regulation of many cellular processes, In addition to its use as a CK2 inhibitor, DCNP has also been used in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. For example, DCNP is a key intermediate in the synthesis of the antiviral drug acyclovir.