Tetracaine Hydrochloride CAS:136-47-0

Tetracaine hydrochloride is an organic compound mainly used as a local anesthetic, mainly for mucosal anesthesia.

Clinical Uses:

1. Topical Anesthesia:

Ophthalmology: 0.5% eye drops for corneal procedures (tonometry, foreign body removal).

ENT/Nasal: 1–2% solution for nasopharyngeal interventions.

Skin/Mucous Membranes: Creams/gels for minor dermatologic procedures.

1. Spinal Anesthesia:

Dose: 5–20 mg (hyperbaric solution, often with dextrose).

Advantage: Long duration for lower abdominal/leg surgeries.

1. Off-Label Uses:

Pain Relief: For severe burns or ulcers (compounded creams).

Veterinary Medicine: Local anesthesia in animals.

Brand: Soarwin

CAS No.: 136-47-0

EC Number: 205-248-5

Molecular Formula: C15H25ClN2O2

Density: 1.1279 (rough estimate)

Melting point: 149°C

Boiling point: 389.4°C at 760 mmHg

Flash point: 189.3°C