Description

Benzocaine CAS NO 94-09-7 is a white, crystalline powder belonging to the ester class of local anesthetics. It is valued for its ability to provide topical pain relief by reversibly blocking nerve signal conduction. This versatile active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and veterinary sectors seeking to formulate effective topical analgesic and anesthetic products.

Application

• Topical Pain Relief Formulations: A key ingredient in creams, ointments, gels, and sprays for temporary relief from minor aches, pains, sunburn, insect bites, and minor skin irritations.
• Oral Care Products: Used in teething gels, mouth ulcer treatments, toothache drops, and sore throat lozenges to numb mucous membranes and provide soothing relief.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical compounds and other ester-type anesthetics.
• Veterinary Medicine: Incorporated into topical preparations for animals to manage pain associated with minor wounds, ear infections, or surgical sites.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Found in certain anti-itch creams and products designed to reduce discomfort from hair removal or cosmetic procedures.
• Industrial Applications: Employed in specific industrial processes and as a laboratory reagent in chemical synthesis and research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzocaine
CAS No.	94-09-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-aminobenzoate; Ethyl p-aminobenzoate; Anesthesia; Americaine; Parathesin; Anaesthesin; Benzocaine USP; 4-Aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester; p-Aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	202-303-5

Quality Control

Our Benzocaine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major pharmacopoeial standards, including USP-NF and EP. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing for identity, purity, and impurities to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0%
Melting Point	88°C - 92°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Meets USP/EP requirements

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