Properties
Description
Articaine HCl, soluble in DMSO, water, and ethanol, is a dental local anesthetic that contains an additional ester group. The molecular weight of the compound is 320.84, and its molecular formula is C13H20N2O3S·HCl.
Molecular Formula
C13H20N2O3S·HCl
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 58 mg/mL (180.77 mM); Water: 58 mg/mL (180.77 mM); Ethanol: 58 mg/mL (180.77 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Articaine HCl plays a key role in blocking nerve conduction, leading to local anesthesia.