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Dibucaine

SKU 77445168 CAS 85-79-0 C20H29N3O2 MW 343.46 Made to order Bulk quantities on request

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Dibucaine is a local anesthetic used in medical and research applications for nerve blockade. It is a potent amide-type anesthetic with a molecular formula of C20H29N3O2 and a molecular weight of 343.46 g/mol. It has a CAS number of 85-79-0 and should be stored at 2 to 8 °C. The substance is classified as Danger. Molekula supplies Dibucaine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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  • 25 g — $333.50 per pack
  • 100 g — $685.90 per pack

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Specifications

Property Value
Appearance White to almost white powder, Characterstic smell, Darkens under exposure conditions.
Melting Point 62.5℃~66.0℃
Identification The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Identification solution, as obtained in the test for Enantiomeric and Diastere-omeric Purity.
Acetone ≤0.5%
Loss on Drying ≤1.0%
Chromatographic purity Principal spot obtained from the Test solution corresponds in RF value, colour, and intensity to that obtained from the Standard solution; the sum of the intensities of any secondary spots, if present in the chromatogram of the Test solution, corresponds to not more than 2.0% of that of the principal spot in the chromatogram of the Standard solution on the basis of comparison with the spots obtained from the comparison solutions.
Assay 97.0% ~102.5%
Dichloromethane ≤0.06%
Residue on Ignition ≤0.2%
Ethyl acetate ≤0.5%
N,N-Dimethylformamide ≤0.088%
Toluene ≤0.089%
Identification (IR) By IR absorption ,to match with the workingstandard
Conforms to USP 2022
Petroleum ether ≤0.5%
Glacial acetic acod ≤0.5%
Heptane ≤0.5%
Butanol ≤0.5%

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature 2 to 8 °C
Flash Point 254 °C
Acidity Neutral

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Property Value
Appearance Colorless or almost colorless powder
Odour Odorless
Melting Point 64 °C
Solubility (other solvents) Soluble in alcohol and acetone; slightly soluble in water
pKa pKa = 8.85
log P (octanol/water) 4.40

Source: PubChem CID 3025 (HSDB, DrugBank)

Identification

Property Value
SKU 77445168
CAS Number 85-79-0
IUPAC Name 2-butoxy-N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]quinoline-4-carboxamide
EC Number 201-632-1
Molecular Formula C20H29N3O2
Molecular Weight 343.46
Exact Mass 343.226
SMILES CCCCOC1=NC2=CC=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)NCCN(CC)CC
InChIKey PUFQVTATUTYEAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI InChI=1S/C20H29N3O2/c1-4-7-14-25-19-15-17(16-10-8-9-11-18(16)22-19)20(24)21-12-13-23(5-2)6-3/h8-11,15H,4-7,12-14H2,1-3H3,(H,21,24)
PubChem CID 3025
REACH Code Y110
HTS Code 29242977
Tariff Code 2924291000

Safety & GHS

Danger
  • GHS pictogram — Corrosive Corrosive GHS05
  • GHS pictogram — Health Hazard Health Hazard GHS07

Hazard statements

  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
  • P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
  • P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
  • P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch

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Synonyms

  • 2-butoxy-N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]quinoline-4-carboxamide
  • 2-Butoxyquinoline-4-carboxylic acid diethylaminoethylamide
  • Cinchocaine
  • Cinchocainum
  • Cincocaina
  • Cincocainio
  • Dermacaine
  • Dibucain
  • Dibucaine Base
  • Nupercainal

Frequently asked questions

What is dibucaine used for?

Dibucaine is a local anesthetic used in medical and research applications for nerve block procedures and pain management studies.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of dibucaine?

The formula is C20H29N3O2 with a molecular weight of 343.46 g/mol.

How should dibucaine be stored?

Dibucaine should be stored at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

What grade of dibucaine does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies dibucaine in research-grade purity suitable for laboratory use.

Can Molekula supply dibucaine in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can supply dibucaine in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a dibucaine order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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