Title: Meprylcaine
CAS Registry Number: 495-70-5
CAS Name: 2-Methyl-2-(propylamino)-1-propanol benzoate (ester)
Additional Names: b-(n-propylamino)-b,b-dimethylethyl benzoate; 2-methyl-2-propylaminopropyl benzoate
Trademarks: Oracaine
Molecular Formula: C14H21NO2
Molecular Weight: 235.32
Percent Composition: C 71.46%, H 8.99%, N 5.95%, O 13.60%
Literature References: Prepn: Reasenberg, US 2767207 (1956 to Mizzy).
Properties: Oil. Practically insol in water. Sol in alcohol, ether, acetone, oils.
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 956-03-6
Molecular Formula: C14H21NO2.HCl
Molecular Weight: 271.78
Percent Composition: C 61.87%, H 8.16%, N 5.15%, O 11.77%, Cl 13.04%
Properties: Crystals, mp 150-151°. Sol in water, alcohol. pH of 1:50 aq soln: 5.7.
Melting point: mp 150-151°
Therap-Cat: Anesthetic (local).
Keywords: Anesthetic (Local).
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |