Myrtecaine (Nopoxamine), sold as a combination product with diethylamine salicylate under the trade name Algesal and Algésal Suractivé among others, is a local anaesthetic in the form of a topical cream, or with laurilsulfate in rubefacient preparations. It is used to treat muscle strains, tendinitis or ligament sprains and joint pain. It is a surface anaesthetic, adds to the analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions of diethylamine salicylate by facilitating its penetration. Myrtecaine also has a muscle relaxant effect.
MedKoo Cat#: 464379
Name: Myrtecaine
CAS#: 7712-50-7 (free base)
Chemical Formula: C17H31NO
Exact Mass: 265.2406
Molecular Weight: 265.44
Elemental Analysis: C, 76.92; H, 11.77; N, 5.28; O, 6.03
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 265.44 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 |
