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CAS No.: 94-09-7 Formula: C9H11NO2
Weight: 165.18900
Synonyms: ORTHESIN; Ora-jel; ethyl 4-aminobenzene carboxylate; Euphagin; 4-ethoxycarbonylaniline; AETHOFORM; Norcaine; ethyl ester of p-aminobenzoic acid; 4-amino-benzoic acid ethyl ester; Norcain; Benzocaine; Ethoform; Topcaine; Anaesthin; Benzoic acid, 4-amino-, ethyl ester; Solu H; ethyl 4-amino-benzoate; p-aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester;
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever or in cough drops. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter anesthetic ointments such as products for oral ulcers. It is also combined with antipyrine to form A/B otic drops to relieve ear pain and remove earwax.
