References of Benzoic acid,4-amino-2-propoxy-, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1)
Title: Propoxycaine Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 550-83-4
CAS Name: 4-Amino-2-propoxybenzoic acid 2-diethylaminoethyl ester hydrochloride
Synonyms: 2-diethylaminoethyl 4-amino-2-propoxybenzoate hydrochloride; 2-diethylaminoethyl 2-propoxy-4-aminobenzoate hydrochloride
Trademarks: Ravocaine Hydrochloride (Cook-Waite); Blockain Hydrochloride (Sterling Winthrop)
Molecular Formula: C16H27ClN2O3
Molecular Weight: 330.85
Percent Composition: C 58.08%, H 8.23%, Cl 10.72%, N 8.47%, O 14.51%
Literature References: Prepn: Clinton, Laskowski,
US 2689248 (1954 to Sterling Drug).
Properties: White, odorless crystals, mp 148-150°. Discolors upon prolonged exposure to light and to air. Very sol in water; slightly sol in alcohol, chloroform. Practically insol in ether. pH of a 2% aq soln 5.4.
Melting point: mp 148-150°
Therap-Cat: Anesthetic (local).
Keywords: Anesthetic (Local).