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Is Tetracaine vegetarian?

Tetracaine

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Tetracaine is a synthetic local anesthetic of the amino ester class, used in topical and ophthalmic formulations to numb skin and mucous membranes.

Also known as 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl p-(butylamino)benzoate, Amethocaine, Benzoic acid, 4-(butylamino)-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, tetracaine
INCI name Tetracaine
CAS number 94-24-6
EC number 202-316-6
CosIng ID 28900
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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