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
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 | ![]() |
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 |