Tetracaine (hydrochloride)
Tetracaine hydrochloride (Amethocaine hydrochloride) is a calcium channel protein inhibitor and blocks voltage-sensitive release of Ca2+ from sarcoplasmic reticulum. Tetracaine hydrochloride is mainly used topically in ophthalmology and as an antipruritic[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[136-47-0]
Product Name Alternative
Amethocaine (hydrochloride)
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H301, H317, H319
Target
Calcium Channel
Related Pathways
Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Purity
99.91
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 30 mg/mL|H2O : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(C1=CC=C(NCCCC)C=C1)OCCN(C)C.Cl
Molecular Formula
C15H25ClN2O2
Molecular Weight
300.82
Precautions
H301, H317, H319
References & Citations
[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetracaine|[2]http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9147318
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Launched
Available Sizes
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