tetracaine powder hcl chemical name is 4-(butylamino)-benzoic acid-2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, white crystalline powder, molecular formula is C15H24N2O2, molecular weight is 264.36300, density is 1.044 g/cm3, boiling point is 389.4ºC at 760 mmHg, flash point 189.3ºC.
tetracaine powder hcl The local anesthetic effect of this product is 10 times stronger than that of procaine, and the toxicity is 20 times greater. It can penetrate the mucosa and is mainly used for mucosal anesthesia. It acts quickly, takes effect in 1 to 3 minutes, and lasts for 20 to 40 minutes. It has little damage to the mucosal epithelium, does not affect intraocular pressure and pupil, and is heat-resistant. It can be sterilized by high pressure.