Synonyms: Procainamide hydrochloride; 4-Amino-N-(2-diethylaminoethyl)benzamide hydrochloride; 4-Aminobenzoic acid 2-diethylaminoethylamide; Amidoprocaine; Amisalin; Cardiorytmin; HC 5006; Novocaine amide hydrochloride; Novocamid hydrochloride; Procainamide hydrochloride; Procainamide monohydrochloride; Procamid; Procamide; Procan SR; Procapan; Procardyl; Pronestyl; Pronestyl hydrochloride; Spicain amide; 4-Amino-N-(2-diethylaminoethyl)benzamide hydrochloride; 4-Aminobenzoic acid 2-diethylaminoethylamide
Molecular Formula: C13H21N3O · HCl
Molecular Weight: 271.79
Linear Structural Formula: H2NC6H4CONHCH2CH2N(C2H5)2·HCl
MDL Number: MFCD00012998
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 167-169 C (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Procainamide hydrochloride is a sodium channel blocker and Class IA anti-arrhythmic. It has also been shown to Inhibit DNA methyltransferase and modulate epigenetic regulation of gene expression.