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benzocaine

Term ID
CHEBI:116735
Synonyms
  • 4-aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester
  • Amben ethyl ester
  • Benzocaina
  • Benzocaine
  • Benzocainum
  • ethyl 4-aminobenzoate
  • Ethyl aminobenzoate
  • Ethyl p-aminobenzoate
  • Ethyl p-aminophenylcarboxylate
  • p-(Ethoxycarbonyl)aniline
  • p-Carbethoxyaniline
  • p-Ethoxycarboxylic aniline
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Definition
A benzoate ester having 4-aminobenzoic acid as the acid component and ethanol as the alcohol component. A surface anaesthetic, it is used to suppress the gag reflex, and as a lubricant and topical anaesthetic on the larynx, mouth, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, oesophagus, rectum, urinary tract, and vagina.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from benzocaine
Phenotype where environments contain benzocaine
Phenotype modified by environments containing benzocaine
Phenotype affecting benzocaine
Human Disease Model
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