Properties
Description
Benzocaine, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, blocks sodium channels, affecting the action potential propagation in neurons and muscle cells, crucial for neurological and muscular function.
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Solubility
DMSO: 30 mg/mL (181.6 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 30 mg/mL (181.6 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Benzocaine is a sodium channel inhibitor explored for its local anesthetic properties and pain signal transmission studies.
