CAS No. 51-05-8
Molecular Formula C13H20N2O2HCl
Molecular Weight 272.77 g/mol
Appearance White crystalline powder or colorless crystals; odorless with a slightly bitter taste
Medical Uses - Topical anesthesia: Mucosal surfaces (eyes, nose, throat)
- Spinal anesthesia: Intrathecal injection
- Surface analgesia: Minor burns, sunburns
Clinical Efficacy - Combined use: Synergistic effect with dyclonine for laryngeal procedures (83.3% efficacy vs. 53.3% for dyclonine alone)
Industrial Applications - Intermediate in synthesizing dyes, fragrances, and agrochemicals
- Precursor for bromobutane derivatives
Biochemical Research - Marker for serum cholinesterase activity (Dibucaine Number test)