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Is Procaine Hydrochloride vegetarian?

Procaine Hydrochloride

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Procaine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of procaine, a synthetic local anesthetic used to reduce pain caused by invasive medical procedures.

Also known as Benzoic acid, 4-amino-, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1)
INCI name Procaine Hydrochloride
CAS number 51-05-8
EC number 200-077-2
CosIng ID 87978
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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