BUTACAINE
Butacaine is a topical anesthetic providing localized pain relief via sodium‑channel blockade. Side effects include irritation and rare hypersensitivity.
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Product Description
Mechanism of action
Butacaine is an ester-type local anaesthetic that inhibits voltage-gated sodium channels in peripheral sensory neurons, preventing depolarisation and conduction of pain signals. Hydrolysis by plasma esterases limits its systemic duration of effect. It exhibits moderate lipid solubility, allowing effective penetration into nerve membranes.
Benefits and advantages
Used in peripheral-nerve electrophysiology, sodium-channel pharmacodynamics research, local-anaesthetic SAR modelling, nociception studies and ester-versus-amide anaesthetic comparison.
Side effects and risks
Risks include CNS excitation or depression, allergic reactions, cardiovascular instability and local irritation. Handle as a potent sodium-channel–blocking compound.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C18H27NO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 306.4 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 149-16-6 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | >46 [ug/mL] (The mean of the results at pH 7.4) |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | butacaine; 149-16-6; 3-(Dibutylamino)propyl 4-aminobenzoate; Butacaina; Butacainum |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 3-(dibutylamino)propyl 4-aminobenzoate |
| InChl Key | HQFWVSGBVLEQGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C18H30N2O2/c1-3-5-12-20(13-6-4-2)14-7-15-22-18(21)16-8-10-17(19)11-9-16/h8-11H,3-7,12-15,19H2,1-2H3 |
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