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Benzocaine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-Aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H11NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
165.19
Beilstein:
638434
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

benzocaine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)c1ccc(N)cc1

InChI

1S/C9H11NO2/c1-2-12-9(11)7-3-5-8(10)6-4-7/h3-6H,2,10H2,1H3

InChI key

BLFLLBZGZJTVJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Benzocaine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Benzocaine Lozenges
  • Benzocaine Gel
  • Benzocaine Cream
  • Benzocaine Ointment
  • Benzocaine Topical Aerosol®
  • Benzocaine Otic Solution

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Legal Information

Aerosol is a registered trademark of Cytec Technology Corp.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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