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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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  • 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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Additional Attributes

brand_name_base
Sting Relief Swab
brand_name
Patterson Dental Topical Anesthetic
spl_id
13172e1e-2b61-8a67-e063-6394a90a3010
listing_expiration_date
20241231
marketing_start_date
20210915
route
BUCCAL
package_ndc
65121-469-00
product_ndc
65121-469
labeler_name
Top Quality Manufacturing, Inc.
oboInOwl#hasOBONamespace
chebi_ontology
DRON_00010000
1399
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Benzocaine
generic_name
Benzocaine and Benzalkonium Chloride
oboInOwl#id
CHEBI:116735
oboInOwl#hasAlternativeId
CHEBI:3030
RO_0000087
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application_number
part356
dosage_form
DRESSING
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
spl_set_id
9f94b65d-47e3-9c6b-e053-2a95a90aa1f8
package_description
205 kg in 1 DRUM (65121-469-00)
brand_name_suffix
BLUE RASBERRY
core#notation
CHEBI:116735
pharm_class_epc
Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]
pharm_class
Skin Barrier Activity [PE]
pharm_class_pe
Skin Barrier Activity [PE]
pharm_class_cs
Allergens [CS]
upc
0790933101935
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active_ingredient_name
ZINC CHLORIDE
active_ingredient_strength
5.6 g/28g
nui
N0000010282
manufacturer_name
The Belport Company, Inc. DBA Gingi-Pak
package_marketing_start_date
20150518
rxcui
1426293
unii
86Q357L16B
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t96758