Benzyl p-Aminobenzoate

• CAT Number: R018370
• CAS Number: 19008-43-6
• Molecular Formula: C14H13NO2
• Molecular Weight: 227.263
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: p-Aminobenzoic Acid Benzyl Ester; 4-Aminobenzoic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl 4-Aminobenzoate; Benzyl p-Aminobenzoate; NSC 30685; Phenylmethyl 4-Aminobenzoate; p-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)aniline
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: benzyl 4-aminobenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H13NO2/c15-13-8-6-12(7-9-13)14(16)17-10-11-4-2-1-3-5-11/h1-9H,10,15H2
• InChIKey: DAOPOOMCXJPWPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N

Benzyl p-aminobenzoate, also known as benzocaine benzyl ester, is a local anesthetic compound. It is used for its numbing properties in topical pain relief applications, such as creams, ointments, and lozenges. It works by blocking nerve signals in the body, providing temporary relief from pain and itching in conditions like minor skin irritations, sore throats, and sunburns.