What Is Prilocaine?

[Caine] ^[1] (dicaine) Also known as "Pandocaine". The scientific name is "2-dimethylaminoethyl-p-butylaminobenzoate hydrochloride", and the molecular weight is 300.83. White crystalline powder, odorless. Melting point 147-150 ° C. Soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, soluble in ether or benzene. Prepared from ethyl benzoate (* benzocaine). Local anesthetic. Strong penetrating power, can replace * cocaine. Surface anesthesia for mucous membranes such as eyes, nose and throat. It is more toxic after absorption and is generally not used for injection, but can be used for spinal anesthesia.