Description

Mepivacaine Hydrochloride is a potent, fast-acting local anesthetic of the amide type, widely recognized for its reliable nerve-blocking properties. Its primary value lies in providing effective anesthesia with a favorable duration of action and a relatively rapid onset, making it a critical component in various medical and dental procedures. This high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical industry formulating injectable solutions for regional anesthesia, as well as for research institutions conducting pharmacological studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Primary use as an active ingredient in injectable local anesthetic solutions for medical and dental applications.
• Regional Anesthesia: Employed in nerve blocks, epidural anesthesia, and spinal anesthesia for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Infiltration Anesthesia: Used for direct injection into tissue to numb a specific area for minor surgeries or suturing.
• Dental Procedures: A key anesthetic for tooth extractions, root canals, and other oral surgeries, often preferred for its vasoconstrictive properties.
• Veterinary Medicine: Utilized in veterinary practice for surgical and procedural pain management in animals.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and a key compound in pharmacological research studying anesthetic mechanisms and developing new analgesic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mepivacaine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1722-62-9
Molecular Formula	C15H22N2O • HCl
Molecular Weight	282.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Mepivacaine HCl; (±)-1-Methyl-2',6'-pipecoloxylidide hydrochloride; Carbocaine Hydrochloride; Scandonest; Polocaine; 2-Pipecoloxylidide, 1-methyl-, hydrochloride; DL-Mepivacaine hydrochloride; (±)-Mepivacaine hydrochloride
EINECS	217-006-5

Quality Control

Our Mepivacaine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical active ingredients. Quality is assured through comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assays, and impurity profiling. We can supply material compliant with major pharmacopoeial standards such as USP and EP. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to protect from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white, crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.5% - 101.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity: ≤ 0.5% Total impurities: ≤ 1.5%
Specific Rotation	-0.10° to +0.10° (in water)
pH (1% solution)	4.0 - 6.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.