Chemistry:Nitracaine

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Short description: Chemical compound
Nitracaine
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Legal status
Legal status
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC16H24N2O4
Molar mass308.378 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

Nitracaine is a synthetic compound classified as a local anesthetic with stimulant properties. It falls into the class of drugs known as local anesthetics, and it is chemically related to cocaine. Nitracaine shares some similarities in effects with cocaine but has its own distinct pharmacological profile. The chemical structure of nitracaine consists of a benzoic acid ester with a para-substituted phenyl ring. It is formally known as 3-(diethylamino)-2,2-dimethylpropyl 4-nitrobenzoate. The presence of the nitro group (NO2) in its molecular structure contributes to its anesthetic properties. [1][2][3]

It is closely related to dimethocaine.

Legal status

Sweden's public health agency suggested classifying Nitracaine as a hazardous substance, on September 25, 2019.[4]

See also

References

  1. "The syntheses, characterization and in vitro metabolism of nitracaine, methoxypiperamide and mephtetramine". Drug Testing and Analysis 6 (7-8): 668–675. January 2014. doi:10.1002/dta.1616. PMID 24574100. 
  2. "Headspace analysis of new psychoactive substances using a Selective Reagent Ionisation-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometer". International Journal of Mass Spectrometry 360: 28–38. March 2014. doi:10.1016/j.ijms.2013.12.009. PMID 25844048. Bibcode2014IJMSp.360...28A. 
  3. "Nitracaine". New Synthetic Drugs Database. http://nsddb.eu/substance/333/. 
  4. "Tretton ämnen föreslås klassas som narkotika eller hälsofarlig vara" (in sv). Folkhälsomyndigheten. 25 September 2019. https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/nyheter-och-press/nyhetsarkiv/2019/september/tretton-amnen-foreslas-klassas-som-narkotika-eller-halsofarlig-vara/.