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Benzocaine

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-Aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H11NO2
CAS Number:
94-09-7
Molecular Weight:
165.19
Beilstein:
638434
MDL number:
MFCD00007892
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329773120
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

benzocaine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

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 EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

233.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

112 °C

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H A Cooper
Southern medical journal, 90(9), 946-948 (1997-09-26)
Acute methemoglobinemia is a medical emergency that can rapidly become fatal. A substantial number of drugs, including topical preparations, can precipitate this condition. I report a rare example of severe, acute methemoglobinemia caused by oropharyngeal anesthesia with topical benzocaine spray
L A Linares et al.
Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, 18(3), 267-269 (1990-07-01)
Methemoglobinemia is a condition in which more than 2% of the hemoglobin of the blood has been oxidized to the ferric form, a molecule which is incapable of binding oxygen or carbon dioxide. Clinically, the patient appears lethargic, cyanotic, and
Methemoglobinemia: a complication after fiberoptic orotracheal intubation with benzocaine spray. A case report.
F D Ellis et al.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 77(6), 937-939 (1995-06-01)
L F Rodriguez et al.
The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 28(5), 643-649 (1994-05-01)
To report a case of benzocaine-induced inethemoglobinemia and present a review of the related literature. An 83-year-old man received benzocaine topical anesthesia 600 mg prior to intubation for resection of a thyroid adenoma. The patient became severely cyanotic after induction
Ahmed Dahshan et al.
Pediatrics, 117(4), e806-e809 (2006-04-06)
Severe methemoglobinemia resulting from the use of topical benzocaine has been reported in adults as a rare complication. Here we report a case of severe acquired methemoglobinemia resulting from topical use of benzocaine spray during diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in
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