Prilocaine CAS 721-50-6

Introduction:Basic information about Prilocaine CAS 721-50-6, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.

Prilocaine Basic informationLocal anesthetic drug Uses Production method

Product Name:Prilocaine
Synonyms:astra1512;o-Propionotoluidide, 2-(propylamino)- (6CI, 8CI);Propanamide, N-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(propylamino)- (9CI);N-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(propylamino)propionamide;Prilocaine (200 mg);2-(PropylaMino)-N-(o-tolyl)propanaMide;Prilocaine HCl (base);Prilocaine N-(2-Methylphenyl)-2-propylamino-propanamide
CAS:721-50-6
MF:C13H20N2O
MW:220.31
EINECS:211-957-0
Product Categories:Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Inhibitors;research chemical;Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients;API;721-50-6
Mol File:721-50-6.mol

Prilocaine Chemical Properties

Melting point 37-38°
Boiling point bp0.1 159-162°
density 1.0117 (rough estimate)
refractive index nD20 1.5298
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility Slightly soluble in water, very soluble in acetone and in ethanol (96 per cent).
pkapKa 7.32 or 7.89 (Uncertain)
form Solid
color White to off-white
Water Solubility 6.169g/L(25 ºC)
Major Applicationpharmaceutical (small molecule)
InChIInChI=1S/C13H20N2O/c1-4-9-14-11(3)13(16)15-12-8-6-5-7-10(12)2/h5-8,11,14H,4,9H2,1-3H3,(H,15,16)
InChIKeyMVFGUOIZUNYYSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC(NC1=CC=CC=C1C)(=O)C(NCCC)C
CAS DataBase Reference721-50-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferencePropanamide, n-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(propylamino)-(721-50-6)

Safety Information

WGK Germany WGK 3
HS Code 2924296000
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard ClassificationsAcute Tox. 4 Oral
Eye Irrit. 2
Hazardous Substances Data721-50-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Prilocaine Usage And Synthesis

Local anesthetic drugPrilocaine belongs to amide local anesthetic drug with its anesthesia intensity and speed being similar as lidocaine but with a longer duration period and weaker effect on vasodilation. It has a lower toxicity than lidocaine. It is clinically for local anesthesia, especially suitable for treating patients who are not allowed to use adrenaline.
[Pharmacological] its 3% solution has a similar local anesthesia efficacy as the anesthesia drug of 2% lidocaine together with adrenaline. It has a slow onset time which lasts about 6~7min and the duration time of about 1.5~2h. It has a strong penetration capability through mucous membranes. Adrenaline has a slightly prolonged duration of action. PPB is 55% and T1/2 of about 1.5h. It is subject to liver metabolism with its metabolites nitroso toluidine being able to oxidize hemoglobin to form methemoglobin. It can be transported to the fetus through the placenta.
[Adverse reactions] once the usage amount exceeds 600mg, methaemoglobinaemia can occur with cyanosis, tachycardia, headache, dizziness and weakness occurring.
[Note] patients of anemia, congenital or acquired methaemoglobinaemia, respiratory failure or heart failure and hypoxic patients should be disabled. It is forbidden for applied to obstetric anesthesia.
[Usage and dosage] infiltration anesthesia: 0.5% to 1% solution with the duration of action of 1 to 1.5 hours.
Nerve blocking anesthesia: use 1% to 2% solution with the duration of action being 2-3 hours.
Epidural anesthesia: use10 to 30 mL of 1.5%~1% solution with the duration of action of 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Use a maximum dose of 600 mg.

Figure 1 the structural formula of prilocaine
The above information is edited by the Chemicalbook of Dai Xiongfeng.
UsesIt is a kind of local anesthetic drug. The product has better efficacy than procaine and the local anesthesia intensity and speed being similar as lidocaine but with longer duration time and less toxicity as well as smaller accumulation effect. It is suitable for epidural anesthesia, conduction anesthesia and infiltration anesthesia.
Production methodO-toluidine and α-bromo-propionyl bromide are condensed and further have reaction with propylamine obtain prilocaine.
Chemical PropertiesWhite or almost white, crystalline powder.
UsesPrilocaine is a local anesthetic of the amino amide type. Prilocaine is often used in dentistry. Prilocaine is also often combined with lidocaine as a preparation for dermal anesthesia (lidocaine/prilocaine or EMLA), for treatment of conditions like paresthesia.
UsesIn terms of pharmacological parameters, prilocaine is comparable to lidocaine; however,because of a number of toxic manifestations, it is rarely used in medical practice. Citanestand xylonest are well-known synonyms for prilocaine.
DefinitionChEBI: An amino acid amide in which N-propyl-DL-alanine and 2-methylaniline have combined to form the amide bond; used as a local anaesthetic.
Brand namelidocaine/prilocaine topical
Brand names: Emla, LiproZonePak, Dolotranz, Livixil Pak, and Anodyne LPT.
General DescriptionPrilocaine hydrochloride is a water-soluble salt available asa solution for nerve block or infiltration in dental procedures.Prilocaine is used for intravenous regional anesthesiaas the risk of CNS toxicity is low because of the quick metabolism.Prilocaine prepared in the crystal form is used inEMLA for topical administration to decrease painful needlesticks in children. Prilocaine 4% solution should be protectedfrom light and the manufacturer recommends discardingif the solution turns pinkish or slightly darker than lightyellow. Solutions are available in various concentrations upto 4%, with or without epinephrine and with or withoutpreservatives.
PharmacologyPrilocaine is less toxic than lidocaine, with a high clearance, attributable tometabolism in the lungs, kidneys and liver. It is associated withmethaemoglobinaemia at doses >600mg. It is sometimes used at aconcentration of 0.5% for the provision of intravenous regional anaesthesia, and a combination of prilocaine 3% with felypressin isavailable for low-volume local infiltration anaesthesia in dental surgery. A2% formulation is also available for spinal anaesthesia. Prilocaine is alsoformulated in a eutectic mixture with lidocaine (EMLA) for topicalanaesthesia.
Clinical UsePrilocaine metabolism has beenstudied extensively in animal models, less is known aboutthe human metabolites or the human CYP enzymes involvedin their formation . The metabolism of prilocainein the liver yields o-toluidine, which is a possiblecarcinogen. Many aromatic amines, including o-toluidinehave been shown to be mutagenic, and metabolites of otoluidinehave been shown to form DNA adducts.Metabolites of o-toluidine are also believed to be responsiblefor the methemoglobinemia observed with prilocaineuse. To decrease the potential for methemoglobinemia, strictadherence to the maximum recommended dose should befollowed. Metabolism of prilocaine is extensive with lessthan 5% of a dose excreted unchanged in the urine.
SynthesisPrilocaine, 2-(propylamino)-o-propiontoluidine (2.2.14), is structurallyrelated to the exact same group as ethidocaine, yet it differs structurally in that during synthesis, o-toluidine is used instead of 2,6-dimethylaniline, and instead of a butyric acid, afragment of propionic acid, and a terminal propylethylamine group is replaced with apropylamine group. In order to synthesize prilocaine, o-toluidine is reacted with bromopropionyl bromide, and the resulting bromopropionyltoluidide (2.2.13) is then reactedwith propylamine, which gives prilocaine [22,23].

Prilocaine Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materialso-Toluidine-->Propylamine-->Propionyl bromide-->2-CHLORO-N-(2-METHYLPHENYL)PROPANAMIDE-->2-Chloropropionyl chloride
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