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Benzocaine

CHEBI:CHEBI_116735

Definition

A benzoate ester having 4-aminobenzoic acid as the acid component and ethanol as the alcohol component. A surface anaesthetic, it is used to suppress the gag reflex, and as a lubricant and topical anaesthetic on the larynx, mouth, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, oesophagus, rectum, urinary tract, and vagina.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Mass
165.18910
Charge
0
SMILES
CCOC(=O)c1ccc(N)cc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c1-2-12-9(11)7-3-5-8(10)6-4-7/h3-6H,2,10H2,1H3
InChIKey
BLFLLBZGZJTVJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 4-aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester
  • Amben ethyl ester
  • Benzocaina
  • Benzocaine
  • Benzocainum
  • ethyl 4-aminobenzoate
  • Ethyl aminobenzoate
  • Ethyl p-aminobenzoate
  • Ethyl p-aminophenylcarboxylate
  • p-(Ethoxycarbonyl)aniline
  • p-Carbethoxyaniline
  • p-Ethoxycarboxylic aniline

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
1399
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Benzocaine
core#notation
CHEBI:116735

Additional References

Wikipedia:Benzocaine

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Benzocaine and Benzalkonium Chloride
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3x Medicated Mouth Sore Gel
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Sting Relief Swab
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69638-060
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30 g in 1 JAR (70721-001-30)
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65121-469-00
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part333B
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DRESSING
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BULK INGREDIENT
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BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
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19860815
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20241231
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20210915
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The Belport Company, Inc. DBA Gingi-Pak
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BUCCAL
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ZINC CHLORIDE
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Walgreens Company
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BLUE RASBERRY
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CHEBI:116735
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Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]
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Skin Barrier Activity [PE]
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Skin Barrier Activity [PE]
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Allergens [CS]
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