l General Information |
Product Name | Benzocaine |
General description | Benzocaine is the ethyl ester of p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), it is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever or in cough drops. |
Synonym | ethyl 4-aminobenzoate |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 94-09-7 |
Formula | C9H11NO2 | Molecular Weight | 165.192 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/ml |
Ethanol | ≥25mg/ml |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Benzocaine is an ester of paraaminobenzoic acid, lacking the terminal diethylamino group of procaine, with anesthetic activity. Benzocaine binds to the sodium channel and reversibly stabilizes the neuronal membrane which decreases its permeability to sodium ions. Depolarization of the neuronal membrane is inhibited, thereby blocking the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses. |
Application | Anesthetics, Local |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |