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Tetracaine

Item No. 30059

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • Tetracain
Technical Information
Formal Name
4-(butylamino)-benzoic acid, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester
CAS Number
94-24-6
Molecular Formula
C15H24N2O2
Formula Weight
264.4
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
λmax
226, 309 nm
SMILES
CCCCNC1=CC=C(C(OCCN(C)C)=O)C=C1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C15H24N2O2/c1-4-5-10-16-14-8-6-13(7-9-14)15(18)19-12-11-17(2)3/h6-9,16H,4-5,10-12H2,1-3H3
InChi Key
GKCBAIGFKIBETG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Tetracaine (Item No. 30059) is an analytical reference standard categorized as an anesthetic.1 Tetracaine has been found as an adulterant in products marketed as male sexual function enhancers.2 This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Ireland, P.E., Ferguson, J.K.W., and Stark, E.J. The clinical and experimental comparison of cocaine and pontocaine as topical anesthetics in otolaryngological practice. Trans. Am. Laryngol. Rhinol. Otol. Soc. 57(55th Meeting), 438-450 (1951).

    2. Lee, J.H., Cho, S.-H., Kim, J.Y., et al. Determination and quantification of nine adulterant local anaesthetics in illegal treatments for male premature ejaculation by GC-FID and GC-MS. Int. J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci. 8(3), 135-140 (2016).