Typically found as a white or off-white crystalline solid. Molecular Formula: (often cited with a molecular weight of approximately in its sulfate salt form).
It was widely utilized in dentistry for dental pain and ophthalmology for eye examinations and minor surgical procedures.
It can modulate the activity of phospholipids (like cardiolipin) and stimulate the rate of cation translocation in certain experimental models. Chemical & Physical Properties Chemical Class: Ester of -aminobenzoic acid. butacaine sulfate
It is soluble in water and alcohol; however, it can be difficult to disperse in certain oily coating materials. Historical Consumer Application Butacaine sulfate | CAS#149-15-5 | white crystalline ester
Like other local anesthetics, it works by inhibiting voltage-gated sodium ion channels in nerve cells. This prevents the propagation of electrical impulses, effectively blocking the transmission of pain signals. Typically found as a white or off-white crystalline solid
Experimentally, it has been studied as an inhibitor of phospholipase A2 , an enzyme involved in inflammatory processes.
Local surface anesthetic used primarily on mucous membranes. It can modulate the activity of phospholipids (like
The drug was removed from the U.S. market in 1990 but remains available as a Research-Only Compound for laboratory studies. Pharmacological Mechanism