Tetracaine hydrochloride
SIGMA/T7508 - ≥99%
Synonym: 4-
CAS Number: 136-47-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H24N2O2 · HCl
Molecular Weight: 300.82
MDL Number: MFCD00038912
Linear Formula: C15H24N2O2 · HCl
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | ≥99% |
| InChI | 1S/C15H24N2O2.ClH/c1-4-5- |
| InChI key | PPWHTZKZQNXVAE-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | Cl.CCCCNc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)OC |
| solubility | acetone: insoluble |
| alcohol: soluble 40 parts | |
| benzene: insoluble | |
| chloroform: soluble 30 parts | |
| diethyl ether: insoluble | |
| H2O: soluble mg/mL |
| Application: | Tetracaine hydrochloride has been used for studying the pharmacological effects of spinal anesthesia. Tetracaine hydrochloride has also been used as a component of protease digestion buffers. |
| Application: | Topical ophthalmic anesthetic; used for spinal anesthesia |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Blocks voltage-sensitive release of Ca2+ from sarcoplasmic reticulum. |
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| Packaging: | 5, 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| Preparation Note: | Tetracaine hydrochloride dissolves in water at 50 mg/ml to yield a clear, colorless solution. It is also soluble in 40 parts alcohol and 30 parts chloroform. However, it is practically insoluble in ether benzene or acetone. |
| Symbol |  GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 - H317 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 25-36-43 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |