Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: 3-amino-4-propoxy-benzoic acid, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester, monohydrochloride
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C16H26N2O3 • HCl
Formula Weight: 330,9
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 5875-06-9
Notes: Proxymetacaine is an anesthetic.{69833} Intrathecal administration of proxymetacaine reduces motor function, decreases righting behaviors in the placement test, and increases latency to paw withdrawal in the hot plate test in rats (ED50s = 0.24, 0.3, and 0.16 µM/kg, respectively). Topical application of proxymetacaine (0.5% w/v) reduces corneal sensitivity in the corneal touch test in dogs.{69834} Formulations containing proxymetacaine have been used to induce anesthesia prior to ocular surgery.