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Is Parethoxycaine vegan?

Parethoxycaine

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Parethoxycaine is a synthetic local anaesthetic compound related to benzocaine, historically used in topical formulations and its salts noted in regulatory restriction lists.

Also known as Benzoic acid 4-ethoxy- 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester, Benzoic acid, 4-ethoxy-, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester, Parethyoxycaine
INCI name Parethoxycaine
CAS number 94-23-5
EC number 205-246-4
CosIng ID 28398
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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