Benzocaine

Products

Benzocaine is commercially available as a paste.

Structure and properties

Benzocaine (C₉H₁₁NO₂, M_r = 165.2 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water.

Effects

Benzocaine (ATC C05AD03, ATC D04AB04, ATC N01BA05, ATC R02AD01) has local anesthetic properties.

Indications

Benzocaine is rarely used today because of adverse effects.