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Butacaine (CAS 149-16-6)

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Alternate Names:
3-(Dibutylamino)-1-propanol p-Aminobenzoate; 3-(p-Aminobenzoxy)-1-di-n-butylaminopropane
CAS Number:
149-16-6
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
306.44
Molecular Formula:
C18H30N2O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Butacaine is a compound that is primarily used in research to study the mechanisms and pathways of ester-type anesthetic agents. Its structure and action are of interest in comparative analyses with other local anesthetics, particularly in understanding the structure-activity relationship that governs the onset and duration of anesthesia. In membrane biophysics, butacaine is utilized to investigate the interaction between local anesthetics and cellular membranes, including the compound′s effect on membrane fluidity and ion channel function. Its role in affecting sodium channel kinetics is also a key research area, contributing to the broader understanding of nerve impulse propagation.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Butacaine, 1 g

sc-234227
1 g
$380.00