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Tetracaine hydrochloride
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Tetracaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic used in medical and pharmaceutical applications for pain relief. It is available in powder form and is stable at ambient temperatures. CAS: 136-47-0, Molecular Formula: C15H25ClN2O2, Molecular Weight: 300.82 g/mol. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Tetracaine hydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £77.70 per pack ex VAT · £93.24 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | Around 148°C |
| Water | ≤2.0% |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| pH | 4.5 - 6.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% |
| Chromatographic purity | Passes Test |
| Assay | 99 - 101% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to structure |
| Reference standard | USP30 and USP36 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 47453413 |
| CAS Number | 136-47-0 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl 4-(butylamino)benzoate;hydrochloride |
| EC Number | 205-248-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H25ClN2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 300.82 |
| Exact Mass | 300.1605 |
| SMILES | CCCCNC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OCCN(C)C.Cl |
| InChIKey | PPWHTZKZQNXVAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C15H24N2O2.ClH/c1-4-5-10-16-14-8-6-13(7-9-14)15(18)19-12-11-17(2)3;/h6-9,16H,4-5,10-12H2,1-3H3;1H |
| PubChem CID | 8695 |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2922.49.2600 |
| Tariff Code | 2922498590 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Amethocaine hydrochloride
- Anethaine
- Butethanol
- Curtacain
- Dicainum
- Menonasal
- Pantocaine
- Tetocaine
- Tetraca
- Tetracaine HCl
Frequently asked questions
What is tetracaine hydrochloride used for?
Tetracaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic used in medical and pharmaceutical applications for pain relief, particularly in ophthalmic and topical formulations.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of tetracaine hydrochloride?
The formula is C15H25ClN2O2 with a molecular weight of 300.82 g/mol.
How should tetracaine hydrochloride be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade is available for tetracaine hydrochloride?
Available in pharmaceutical grade for research and medical use.
Can Molekula supply tetracaine hydrochloride in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply tetracaine hydrochloride in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a purchase of tetracaine hydrochloride?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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