Synonyms: alpha-Hydroxy-alpha-phenyl-benzeneacetic acid 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester; 2-Diethylaminoethyl benzilate; Benzilic acid 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester; alpha-Hydroxy-alpha-phenylbenzeneacetic acid 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester; 2-(Diethylamino)ethyl benzilate hydrochloride; Benactyzine
Molecular Formula: C20H25NO3 · HCl
Molecular Weight: 363.88
Linear Structural Formula: (C6H5)2C(OH)CO2CH2CH2N(C2H5)2·HCl
MDL Number: MFCD00012624
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 177-179 C (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Benactyzine is an anticholinergic and antimuscarinic drug that was used as antidepressant. Benactyzine was discontinued in US due to its ineffectiveness.