Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Benzocaine |
| Catalog Number: | M2442 |
| CAS Number: | 94-09-7 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C9H11NO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 165.19 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 85 mg/mL |
| Storage: | 4°C, protect from light |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Benzocaine is the ethyl ester of p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), it is a local anesthetic commonly used for the research of topical pain reliever or in cough drops. Benzocaine shares a common receptor with all othe rLAs in the voltage-gated Na+ channel, with an IC50 of 0.8 mM tested with a potential of +30 mV. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |