OBO ID: CHEBI:3231
Term Name: butamben Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 4-(butoxycarbonyl)aniline
  • 4-aminobenzoic acid butyl ester
  • BAB
  • Butesin
  • Butoform
  • butyl 4-aminobenzoate
  • butyl aminobenzoate
  • butyl p-aminobenzoate
  • n-butyl p-aminobenzoate
  • p-aminobenzoic acid butyl ester
  • Planoform
  • Scuroform
  • Scuroforme
Definition: An amino acid ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-aminobenzoic acid with the hydroxy group of butan-1-ol. Its local anaesthetic properties have been used for surface anaesthesia of the skin and mucous membranes, and for relief of pain and itching associated with some anorectal disorders.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available