Benzocaine
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that blocks sodium channels to inhibit neuronal signal conduction. It is widely used in vitro to study nociception and in vivo in animal models for pain research, as well as in topical formulations for experimental dermal anesthesia.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
94-09-7
Product Name Alternative
Benzocaine, 34584, Inhibitor, LCE 1, inhibit, MRP1, Na channels, Na+ channels, Sodium Channel, SodiumChannel
Field of Research
Immunology & Inflammation, Infectious Disease & Virology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.16% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (12.11 mM) ; DMSO:50 mg/mL (302.68 mM) ; Ethanol:31 mg/mL (187.66 mM)
Smiles
CCOC (=O) C1=CC=C (N) C=C1
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight
165.19
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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