Description

Tetracaine n-Oxide is a high-purity pharmaceutical intermediate and chemical reference standard. This compound is critical for research and development in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the study of local anesthetic derivatives and their metabolic pathways. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, analytical testing facilities, and manufacturers of fine chemicals seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis and research of novel local anesthetic agents and their metabolites.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for method development, validation, and quality control (QC/QA) in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
• Metabolite Studies: Essential for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic research to understand the biotransformation of tetracaine.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a precursor or model compound in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies for drug discovery.
• Impurity Standard: Employed as a certified reference material to identify and quantify related substances in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) batches.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in university and institutional labs for chemical and pharmacological investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetracaine n-Oxide
CAS No.	55750-02-2
Molecular Formula	C15H24N2O3
Molecular Weight	280.37 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl 4-(butylamino)benzoate N-Oxide; Tetracaine N-Oxide; Amethocaine N-Oxide; Pontocaine N-Oxide; 4-(Butylamino)benzoic Acid 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl Ester N-Oxide; Benzoic acid, 4-(butylamino)-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, N-oxide
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Quality Control

Our Tetracaine n-Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and development use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Maximum Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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