Prilocaine Powder CAS 721-50-6
Product Name:Prilocaine;Propitocaine;Prilocaine Base;Prilocain
CAS NO.:721-50-6
Molecular formula:C13H20N2O
Purity & Grade: 99% HPLC; Medicine grade
MOQ & Package: 10g; Package according to demand
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Store & Shelf life: Cool & dry place; 24 months
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Certificate:COA; HPLC; MSDS; TDS,etc.
Description
Introduction of Prilocaine:
Prilocaine powder is a White to off-white powder. Melting point is 37-38℃, boiling point is 159-162℃(0.133kPa), and refractive index (ND20) is 1.5299. Its hydrochloride is a white crystalline powder. The melting point is 167-168℃. Soluble in water and ethanol, slightly soluble in chloroform. It tastes sour, bitter, and odorless.
It is an amino amide. Prilocaine is a Na, K-ATPase inhibitor. Prilocaine has a neurotoxic effect.

| Product name | Prilocaine |
| CAS | 721-50-6 |
| Molecular formula | C13H20N2O |
| Molecular weight | 220.31 |
| EINECS Number | 211-957-0 |
| Storage condition | 2-8°C |
| Melting point | 37-38°C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, extremely soluble in acetone and ethanol (96%). |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Boiling point | bp0.1 159-162° |
| Density | 1.0117 (rough estimate) |
What is Prilocaine?
Product Specification
| Item | Specification | Results |
| Description | White or Light yellow crystalline powder, odorless | Complies |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol | Complies |
| PH | 6.0~7.5 | 6.9 |
| Related substances | Simple impurity | 0.03% |
| Total other impurity | 0.10% | |
| Chloride | 0.05% | Complies |
| Ammonium | 0.05% | Conforms |
| Fe | 0.01% | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% | 0.0032 |
| Heavy metals | 0.002% | Conforms |
| Arsenic | 0.0001% | Conforms |
| Bacterial Endotoxins | 0.3EU/mg | Conforms |
| Methanol | ≤0.3% | 0.021% |
| Methylene dichloride | ≤0.06% | 0.017% |
| Assay | 98.5~101.5% | 99.6% |
| Conclusion: Conform with enterprise specifications. | ||
What is the mechanism of action of Prilocaine local anesthetic?
Prilocaine is an amide local anesthetic, and its anesthetic intensity and speed are similar to lidocaine, but it lasts for a long time and has a weak effect on vasodilation. The toxicity is lower than lidocaine. It is clinically used for local anesthesia (epidural anesthesia, conduction anesthesia, and infiltration anesthesia), especially for patients who avoid adrenaline.
As can be seen from the structural formula, Prilocaine contains a chiral center. According to the literature, the S- S-configuration of prilocaine is very stable, and the local anesthetic effect of R- R-configuration is similar to that of S-configuration, but the R- configuration will be rapidly hydrolyzed in the process of human metabolism, resulting in o-toluidine which can lead to methemoglobinemia and has blood toxicity. Therefore, it is of long-term significance and value to separate and prepare a single S- S-configuration procaine to reduce the harm of blood toxicity.
Enantiopaky 1 chiral chromatographic column was used for liquid phase resolution of prilocaine. The separation conditions and spectrogram results were as follows:
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In this project, Prilocaine can be successfully separated by Enantiopaky 1 chiral column, the mobile phase conditions are simple, and the experimental results meet the needs of customers and the market.
Where is Prilocaine used?
Prilocaine powder is a local anesthetic, and its application covers the fields of medicine, scientific research, and industry.
Medical application:
It is often used for local anesthesia in various operations and other medical operations, such as dental surgery, skin excision, and vaginal delivery. It can relieve the pain and discomfort of patients and improve the success rate and safety of surgery. Prilocaine can also be used to treat cardiovascular diseases such as arrhythmia and some autoimmune diseases.
Scientific research application:
It can be used as an ion channel blocker in biological experiments to study the electrophysiological characteristics and functions of cells. In addition, Prilocaine can also be used to prepare other organic compounds, such as ethyl p-propylaminobenzoate.
Industrial application:
It can be used as an intermediate in the fields of dyes, coatings, and plastics, and can also be used to prepare products such as antibacterial agents and pesticides.
It should be noted that Prilocaine is a toxic drug, and its application needs to follow the relevant safety operation procedures. In medical use, it must be operated and supervised by professional medical personnel to ensure the safety and effective treatment of patients.
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Mass spectrum of Prilocaine
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What are the functions of Prilocaine?
Prilocaine powder is mainly used for infiltration anesthesia, nerve block, epidural block, etc., and can also be used for intravenous local anesthesia. When local anesthesia is needed, the use of procaine can act on the surrounding nerve tissue, reducing its sensitivity to excitement, thus preventing its excitement. After nerve tissue can't be excited, it can't transmit signals about pain, thus playing the role of anesthesia.
Prilocaine is a local anesthetic. The efficacy of this product is better than that of Procaine, and the intensity and speed of local anesthesia are similar to that of Lidocaine, but it takes a long time, has less toxicity, and has less accumulation because of its rapid metabolism. It is suitable for epidural anesthesia, conduction anesthesia, and infiltration anesthesia.
How does Prilocaine work?
Prilocaine powder stabilizes the nerve cell membrane by blocking the ion current needed for nerve impulse excitation and conduction, thus producing local anesthesia. It can produce a biphasic vascular reaction, that is, it leads to local vasoconstriction at the initial stage of use, followed by vasodilation.
How is prilocaine synthesized?
The amidation between o-toluidine [95-53-4] (1) and 2-bromopropionyl bromide [563-76-8] (2) leads to 2-bromo-N-(2-methylphenyl)propanamide [19397-79-6] (3). Displacement of the remaining halide with propylamine [107-10-8] (4) completed the synthesis of prilocaine powder(5).
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What should I pay attention to when using Prilocaine?
1. A brief and slight local reaction of pallor, erythema, and edema can be seen at the application site, and there may be burning or itching at the initial stage of use.
2. Allergic reactions to amide local anesthetics are rare.
3. A high dose of Prilocaine can increase the level of methemoglobin in blood, which can be treated by slow use of methylene blue.
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