Title: Propipocaine
CAS Registry Number: 3670-68-6
CAS Name: 3-(1-Piperidinyl)-1-(4-propoxyphenyl)-1-propanone
Synonyms: 3-piperidino-4¢-propoxypropiophenone; b-piperidinoethyl 4-propoxyphenyl ketone; 4-
n-propoxy-b-(1-piperidyl)propiophenone; 4-propoxyphenyl piperidine ethyl ketone
Molecular Formula: C17H25NO2
Molecular Weight: 275.39
Percent Composition: C 74.14%, H 9.15%, N 5.09%, O 11.62%
Literature References: Prepd from
p-propoxyacetophenone by condensation with formaldehyde and piperidine HCl: Profft,
Chem. Tech. (Leipzig) 4, 241 (1952),
C.A. 47, 10531 (1953).
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 1155-49-3
Synonyms: Falicain
Trademarks: Urocomb (Jenapharm)
Molecular Formula: C17H25NO2.HCl
Molecular Weight: 311.85
Percent Composition: C 65.47%, H 8.40%, N 4.49%, O 10.26%, Cl 11.37%
Properties: Crystals, mp 166°. Sol in water, alcohol, acetone. Phenol coefficient 3.6. Aq solns should not be sterilized by autoclaving.
Melting point: mp 166°
Therap-Cat: Anesthetic (local).
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.