Tetracaine is a benzoate ester in which 4-N-butylbenzoic acid and 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol have combined to form the ester bond; a local ester anaesthetic (ester caine) used for surface and spinal anaesthesia. Among its listed roles, it functions as a local anaesthetic. It is a benzoate ester and a tertiary amino compound. Tetracaine is an ester local anaesthetic currently available in combination with lidocaine as a cream and patch. Its therapeutic use is listed as anesthetics, dermatologicals and ophthalmic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Amethocaine, Pontocaine, Dicaine and Laudocaine. Its PubChem CID is 5411.
Tetracaine
| CAS No | 94-24-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H24N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 264.36 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl 4-(butylamino)benzoate |
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Tetracaine is a benzoate ester in which 4-N-butylbenzoic acid and 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol have combined to form the ester bond; a local ester anaesthetic (ester caine) used for surface and spinal anaesthesia.
The listed CAS number is 94-24-6.
The listed molecular formula is C15H24N2O2.
The listed molecular weight is 264.36 g/mol.
2-(dimethylamino)ethyl 4-(butylamino)benzoate.
The source lists Amethocaine, Pontocaine, Dicaine and Laudocaine.