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Is Butacaine vegetarian?

Butacaine

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Butacaine is a synthetic local anaesthetic of the aminobenzoate ester class, historically used topically for pain relief on mucous membranes.

Also known as -Propanol, 3-(dibutylamino)-, 4-aminobenzoate (ester), Butacaine, Propanol, 3-(dibutylamino)-, 4-aminobenzoate (ester)
INCI name Butacaine
CAS number 149-16-6
EC number 205-734-7
CosIng ID 87587
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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