Benzocaine

Agent Name
Benzocaine
CAS Number
94-09-7
Formula
C9-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Anbesol; 4-Aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Parathesin; Ethyl aminobenzoate; Orthesin; Aethoform; Americaine; Anesthone; Anesthesin; Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate; Benzocaine; Cepacaine; Auralgan Otic; [ChemFinder]
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Sources/Uses
Used as a local anesthetic; [Kanerva, p. 434]
Comments
Procaine allergy used to be a common skin sensitizer for dentists. There exists cross-reactivity between procaine, benzocaine, and tetracaine but not with lidocaine and other amide-type local anesthetics currently used. [Kanerva, p. 434]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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