Title: Hexylcaine Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 532-76-3
CAS Name: 1-(Cyclohexylamino)-2-propanol benzoate (ester) hydrochloride
Manufacturers' Codes: D-109
Trademarks: Cyclaine (Merck & Co.)
Molecular Formula: C16H24ClNO2
Molecular Weight: 297.82
Percent Composition: C 64.53%, H 8.12%, Cl 11.90%, N 4.70%, O 10.74%
Literature References: Prepn: Cope, Hancock,
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 66, 1453 (1944); Cope,
US 2486374 (1949 to Sharp & Dohme). Pharmacokinetics: R. M. Rodgers
et al., Res. Commun. Chem. Pathol. Pharmacol. 29, 99 (1980).
Properties: Crystals from abs alc, mp 177-178.5°. Soluble in water to the extent of about 12% w/w. A 1% soln is stable to boiling and autoclaving for sterilization purposes.
Melting point: mp 177-178.5°
Therap-Cat: Anesthetic (local).
Therap-Cat-Vet: Anesthetic (local).
Keywords: Anesthetic (Local).