Prilocaine is an amino acid amide in which N-propyl-DL-alanine and 2-methylaniline have combined to form the amide bond; used as a local anaesthetic. Among its listed roles, it functions as a local anaesthetic and an anticonvulsant. It is an amino acid amide and a monocarboxylic acid amide. It is a local anesthetic that is similar pharmacologically to lidocaine. Currently, it is used most often for infiltration anesthesia in dentistry. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Amide local anesthetics. Its therapeutic use is listed as analgesics, anesthetics, dermatologicals and sexual dysfunction agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Propitocaine, prilocaine base and Prilocaina. Its PubChem CID is 4906.
Prilocaine
| CAS No | 721-50-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H20N2O |
| Molecular Weight | 220.31 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(propylamino)propanamide |
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Prilocaine is an amino acid amide in which N-propyl-DL-alanine and 2-methylaniline have combined to form the amide bond; used as a local anaesthetic. Among its listed roles, it functions as a local anaesthetic and an anticonvulsant.
The listed CAS number is 721-50-6.
The listed molecular formula is C13H20N2O.
The listed molecular weight is 220.31 g/mol.
N-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(propylamino)propanamide.
The source lists Propitocaine, prilocaine base and Prilocaina.