General

Synonyms: benzolin, butoxycinchoninic acid, diethylenediamine hydrochloride, cincaine hydrochloride, sovcain, sovcaine, percaine, numerous other non-systematic names
Use: local anesthetic
Molecular formula: C₂₀H₂₉N₃O₂
CAS No: 61-12-1
EC No: 200-498-1

Physical data

Appearance: white powder
Melting point: 99 - 101 C
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Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture.

Toxicology

May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or if absorbed through skin. Severe eye irritant. Respiratory irritant. Photosensitizer.

Toxicity data
(The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
IPR-RAT LD50 22 mg kg^-1
SCU-RAT LD50 27 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 52 mg kg^-1
ORL-BWD LD50 42 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
(The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
R37 R41.

Transport information

(The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section is given here.)
UN No 2811. Packing group III. Major hazard class 6.1.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.

Safety phrases
(The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
S26 S36 S37.

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