Procaine HCL Powder – Laboratory Reagent for Research and Development

Procaine HCL powder (CAS: 51-05-8) is a well-known chemical reagent belonging to the class of local anesthetics, structurally related to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). Although famous in medical history, today its main role lies in laboratory research, chemical synthesis, and analytical calibration.

At CristalChem we provide high-purity Procaine hydrochloride powder with safe worldwide delivery, including UK, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Australia, Sweden, France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand, Latvia.


Chemical Properties and Specifications

  • CAS number: 51-05-8
  • Molecular formula: C13H20ClN2O2
  • Appearance: white crystalline powder
  • Purity: ≥ 99% (lab grade)
  • Solubility: freely soluble in water and ethanol
  • Stability: stable under standard lab storage conditions

💡 Lab tip: Store in sealed, light-protected containers. Prolonged exposure to moisture can reduce purity.


Applications of Procaine HCL in Research

Analytical Chemistry

Procaine HCL is used in HPLC calibration and as a reference standard in chemical quality control.

Pharmaceutical R&D

It remains a model compound in drug development research, often studied for ester hydrolysis kinetics.

Biochemical Studies

Researchers use it in enzyme interaction assays, exploring how esterases metabolize compounds.

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Experiments & Tips

🧪 Classic experiment:
Hydrolysis of Procaine HCL under acidic vs basic conditions. Students can compare degradation speed and analyze with TLC or HPLC.

💡 Ciekawostka:
In early electrophysiology studies, Procaine was used as a sodium channel blocker model.

💡 Tip:
Always weigh with precision; microgram errors can affect enzyme kinetics assays.


Industrial and Global Context

  • Germany & France – major R&D centers using Procaine for comparative anesthetic studies.
  • UK & Ireland – academic labs rely on Procaine in biochemical teaching kits.
  • Canada & USA – QC labs use Procaine powder as calibration material.
  • Australia & New Zealand – strict CLP regulations make CristalChem’s SDS and COA documentation crucial.

External References

 PubChem – Procaine Hydrochloride
➡ ChemSpider – Procaine HCL
➡ ECHA Substance Information – Procaine HCL


Conclusion

Procaine HCL powder (CAS: 51-05-8) is not just a historical anesthetic but a valuable laboratory reagent used worldwide in chemical synthesis, analytical calibration, and R&D. At CristalChem, we ensure safe global delivery with full SDS and COA documentation, supporting laboratories from UK to Canada, Germany to Australia.

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