CHEBI:116735 - benzocaine

ChEBI IDCHEBI:116735
ChEBI Namebenzocaine
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DefinitionA benzoate ester having 4-aminobenzoic acid as the acid component and ethanol as the alcohol component. A surface anaesthetic, it is used to suppress the gag reflex, and as a lubricant and topical anaesthetic on the larynx, mouth, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, oesophagus, rectum, urinary tract, and vagina.
Secondary ChEBI IDCHEBI:3030
Last Modified11 February 2026
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FormulaC9H11NO2
Net Charge0
Average Mass165.192
Monoisotopic Mass165.07898
SMILESCCOC(=O)c1ccc(N)cc1
InChIInChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c1-2-12-9(11)7-3-5-8(10)6-4-7/h3-6H,2,10H2,1H3
InChIKeyBLFLLBZGZJTVJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Wikipedia
Roles Classification
Chemical Roles:
lubricant  Any chemical that reduces friction between surfaces in physical contact.
Bronsted base  A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Brønsted acid).
Biological Roles:
allergen  A chemical compound, or part thereof, which causes the onset of an allergic reaction by interacting with any of the molecular pathways involved in an allergy.
analgesic  An agent capable of relieving pain without the loss of consciousness or without producing anaesthesia. In addition, analgesic is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to cause a reduction of pain symptoms.
anti-obesity agent  Any substance which is used to reduce or control weight.
sensitiser  A chemical compound that causes a substantial proportion of exposed people or animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure to the compound.
Applications:
antipruritic drug  A drug, usually applied topically, that relieves pruritus (itching).
anaesthetic  Substance which produces loss of feeling or sensation.
anti-inflammatory agent  Any compound that has anti-inflammatory effects.
topical anaesthetic  A local anesthetic that is used to numb the surface of a body part.
analgesic  An agent capable of relieving pain without the loss of consciousness or without producing anaesthesia. In addition, analgesic is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to cause a reduction of pain symptoms.
nasal decongestant  A drug used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract.
dermatologic drug  A drug used to treat or prevent skin disorders or for the routine care of skin.
anti-asthmatic agent  Any compound that has anti-asthmatic effects.
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role allergen (CHEBI:50904)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role anaesthetic (CHEBI:38867)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role analgesic (CHEBI:35480)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role anti-asthmatic agent (CHEBI:65023)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role anti-inflammatory agent (CHEBI:67079)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role anti-obesity agent (CHEBI:74518)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role antipruritic drug (CHEBI:59683)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role dermatologic drug (CHEBI:50177)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role lubricant (CHEBI:747329)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role nasal decongestant (CHEBI:77715)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role sensitiser (CHEBI:139492)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) has role topical anaesthetic (CHEBI:48425)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) is a benzoate ester (CHEBI:36054)
benzocaine (CHEBI:116735) is a substituted aniline (CHEBI:48975)
IUPAC Name 
ethyl 4-aminobenzoate
INNs  Source
BenzocainaChemIDplus
BenzocaineChemIDplus
BenzocainumChemIDplus
Synonyms  Source
4-aminobenzoic acid ethyl esterChEBI
Amben ethyl esterNIST Chemistry WebBook
AnaesthesinChEMBL
AR-01ChEMBL
AR01ChEMBL
Ethyl aminobenzoateKEGG COMPOUND
Brand Names  Source
AezodentChEMBL
Anthisan plusChEMBL
Baby anbesolChEMBL
BurnezeChEMBL
Children's chlorasepticChEMBL
DequacaineChEMBL
Manual XrefsDatabases
323DrugCentral
BenzocaineWikipedia
C07527KEGG COMPOUND
D00552KEGG DRUG
DB01086DrugBank
HMDB0004992HMDB
LSM-5830LINCS
Registry NumbersSources
Beilstein:638434Beilstein
Reaxys:638434Reaxys
CAS:94-09-7NIST Chemistry WebBook
CAS:94-09-7ChemIDplus
CAS:94-09-7KEGG COMPOUND
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