Orthocaine is a local anesthetic. Developed in the 1890's, it was found to be of limited use due to its low solubility in water, but it has been used in powdered form to dust onto painful wounds.
MedKoo Cat#: 462986
Name: Orthocaine
CAS#: 536-25-4
Chemical Formula: C8H9NO3
Exact Mass: 167.0582
Molecular Weight: 167.16
Elemental Analysis: C, 57.48; H, 5.43; N, 8.38; O, 28.71
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 167.16 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
