| Agent Name |
Tetracaine |
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| Alternative Name |
Amethocaine |
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| CAS Number |
94-24-6 |
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| Formula |
C15-H24-N2-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
p-Butylaminobenzoyl-2-dimethylaminoethanol ; Pontocaine; Tetracaine; 2-Dimethylaminoethyl 4-n-butylaminobenzoate ; Amethocaine ; 4-(Butylamino)benzoic acid, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Pharmaceuticals |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a local anesthetic by dentists and other surgeons; [Kanerva, p. 1127] |
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| Comments |
Procaine allergy used to be a common skin sensitizer for dentists. There exists cross-reactivity between procaine, benzocaine, and tetracaine but not with lidocaine and other amide-type local anesthetics currently used. [Kanerva, p. 483] |
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| Reference Link |
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from amethocaine |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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