What are the uses of Benzocaine powder?

 

Introduction

Benzocaine powder (CAS: 94-09-7) is a crystalline laboratory reagent with well-documented local anesthetic properties. In research, it is widely used as a reference compound, analytical reagent, and educational material. Unlike pharmaceuticals, benzocaine supplied by CristalChem is strictly for laboratory and R&D purposes only.

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Properties of Benzocaine

Parameter Value
Chemical formula C9H11NO2
Molecular weight 165.19 g/mol
CAS number 94-09-7
Appearance White crystalline powder (fluffy or mesh)
Melting point 88–90 °C
Solubility Soluble in ethanol, chloroform; sparingly soluble in water

 


What are the uses of Benzocaine powder?

Analytical chemistry

Benzocaine crystalline reagent is used as a reference substance in chromatography (HPLC, TLC) and in spectroscopic analysis.

Educational experiments

In universities, benzocaine powder helps demonstrate principles such as crystallisation, solubility, and melting point determination.

Pharmacological R&D

High-purity benzocaine serves as a model anesthetic compound for studying structure–activity relationships, particularly in comparison with lidocaine and procaine.

Form variations: fluffy & mesh

  • Fluffy benzocaine powder: lighter, more aerated crystals, useful in small-scale experimental setups where rapid dissolution is preferred.

  • Mesh benzocaine powder: sieved crystals with defined particle size distribution, often used in analytical testing requiring consistency.


Market and Regulations

EU and UK

Benzocaine crystalline compound is legal for laboratory and research purposes under REACH. It is not classified as a controlled substance, but requires proper SDS and labeling.

Canada and Australia

Supplied under WHMIS and Safe Work Australia standards as a research reagent.

Other markets

CristalChem delivers benzocaine powder globally, including Ireland, Germany, Spain, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Latvia and New Zealand.

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Experiments & Tips

🧪 Educational experiment:
Recrystallise benzocaine from ethanol and compare melting points before and after purification. Students observe how impurities affect crystal sharpness and melting range.

💡 Scientific curiosity:
Benzocaine was first synthesised in 1890 as one of the earliest ester-type local anesthetics, making it a reference point in anesthetic chemistry.

💡 Practical tip:
Choose fluffy benzocaine when rapid dissolution is needed; select mesh benzocaine for controlled particle size in analytical work.


FAQ – Benzocaine Powder

Is benzocaine powder legal?

Yes, benzocaine crystalline reagent is legal for laboratory and R&D use.

Can I buy benzocaine powder online?

Yes, CristalChem offers benzocaine powder for sale online in fluffy or mesh forms.
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Do you ship benzocaine to Ireland, UK, Canada and Australia?

Yes, CristalChem supplies benzocaine Ireland, benzocaine UK, benzocaine Canada and benzocaine Australia with safe worldwide delivery.


Summary

Benzocaine powder (CAS: 94-09-7), available in fluffy and mesh forms, is an important crystalline reagent in analytical chemistry, educational labs, and pharmacological research.

CristalChem supplies high-purity benzocaine crystalline powder with guaranteed safe worldwide delivery to Ireland, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and beyond.

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