Lidocaine is the first amino amide–type local anesthetic.
Lidocaine is used topically to relieve itching, burning and pain from skin inflammations, injected as a dental anesthetic or as a local anesthetic for minor surgery. A common local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic drug.
Na+ channel blocker; class IB antiarrhythmic that is rapidly absorbed after parenteral administration.
Key Applications: Anesthetic, Antiarrhythmic
Application Areas: Anesthetic and antiarrhythmic
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Pharmaceuticals
Chemical Class: Pharmaceuticals
Melting Point: 72 - 82°C
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Powder
pH: 3.0 - 6.5 (1% aq soln)
Detection Method: FTIR
Loss on Drying: <8%
Solubility: Very soluble in water (50 mg/mL) and alcohol; soluble in chloroform; insoluble in ether.
Storage & Handling: Room Temperature