Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic of the ester type with a poor solubility in water. The drug benzocaine is normally used as a topical pain reliever or as a common ingredient in cough drops. It is used in cattle, sheep, swine and horses for local and prolonged low epidural anaesthesia.
Catalog Number
CSVD0011
Storage Condition
0-6 °C
Use for
HPLC
CAS
94-09-7
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight
165.19
Appearance
White
Melting Point
88-90 °C
Boiling Point
172 °C (12.7517 mmHg)
Density
1.17
Refractive Index
1.5600 (estimate)
Purity
98.0+% (HPLC), 98.0+% (qNMR)
Flash Point
172 °C/13mm
Compound
Benzocaine
Solubility
alcohol: soluble1 gm in 5 ml
Form
Crystalline Powder
Pka
2.5(at 25 ℃)
Water Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ethyl ether and dilute acids. Sparingly soluble in water
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