Title: Propanocaine
CAS Registry Number: 493-76-5
CAS Name: a-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]benzenemethanol benzoate (ester)
Synonyms: a-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]benzyl alcohol benzoate; 3-diethylamino-1-phenylpropyl benzoate; a-(2-diethylaminoethyl)benzyl benzoate; 1-benzoyloxy-3-diethylamino-1-phenylpropane
Molecular Formula: C20H25NO2
Molecular Weight: 311.42
Percent Composition: C 77.14%, H 8.09%, N 4.50%, O 10.28%
Literature References: Prepd from acetophenone and trioxymethylene in the presence of diethylamine hydrochloride followed by catalytic hydrogenation and reaction with benzoyl chloride: Detrie,
FR 1234701 (1960 to Clin-Byla),
C.A. 55, 24682g (1961).
Properties: Yellow oil.
Therap-Cat: Anesthetic (local).
Keywords: Anesthetic (Local).
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.