Tetracaine
Also known as: 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl 4-(butylamino)benzoate, Amethocaine, Pontocaine, Dicaine, Tetracainum, 4-(Butylamino)benzoic acid 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester
Tetracaine (CAS 94-24-6) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H24N2O2 and a molecular weight of 264.363 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 43 °C, a boiling point of 389.4±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 189.3±23.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction and H351 — Suspected of causing cancer. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 94-24-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-1993118-1
- Molecular Formula
- C15H24N2O2
- Molecular Weight
- 264.363 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 43 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 389.4±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 189.3±23.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 264.183777 |
| PSA | 41.57000 |
| LogP | 3.65 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.538 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H351 — Suspected of causing cancer
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2922499990 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tetracaine?
The CAS number of Tetracaine is 94-24-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tetracaine?
Tetracaine has molecular formula C15H24N2O2 and molecular weight 264.363 g/mol.
Is Tetracaine hazardous?
Tetracaine has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction; H351 — Suspected of causing cancer.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Tetracaine?
For Tetracaine, Upstream Products: N,N-Dimethylethanolamine, Ethyl 4-nitrobenzoate, Butyraldehyde.
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