DNP (2,4 Dinitrophenol) was initially developed as a chemical for industry use but soon gained prominence as an exemplary weight loss compound. The fact that users of DNP can shed as much as 10-12 pounds in mere 8 days and gain from dramatic metabolic rate improvements is one of the biggest factors behind the success of this "lethal" drug. Hailed by many as an "uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation", DNP is to be used only after the advice of a registered and qualified medical practitioner.

The molecular formula of DNP is C6H4N2O5 and its molecular weight at base is 184.11 g/mol.

This drug witnessed meteoric heights in the year 1931 when a research by Stanford University hailed it as an exemplary fat loss substance. In the year 1933, the FDA banned DNP due to its inclusion in many over-the-counter supplements but this ban lead to increased sales and popularity of DNP. Sport coaches considered DNP as a powerful and potent arrow in the "quiver" of a professional sportsman as it can bring dramatic results in a very short span of time.

DNP works by inhibiting the F0F1 ATP synthase molecule that is present in the inner wall of each mitochondrion, leading to dramatic improvements in metabolic rates.

The recommended dose of DNP is 3-5 mg per kilogram of body weight though steroid users often take 700-800 mg of DNP per day. However, the dose must be confirmed by a medical practitioner else