Common Name Dimethocaine
CAS Number 94-15-5 Molecular Weight 278.390
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 403.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H26N2O2
Dimethocaine, also known as DMC or larocaine, is a compound with stimulating effects similar to those of cocaine. It was used in the 1930s as a local anesthetic in dentistry and ophthalmology. Just like cocaine, dimethocaine is addictive due to its stimulation of the reward pathway in the brain. However, dimethocaine is a legal cocaine replacement in some countries and is even listed by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) under the category “synthetic cocaine derivatives”. The structure of dimethocaine, being a 4-aminobenzoic acid ester, resembles that of procaine.
Chemical Properties Dimethocaine is a yellow chrystalline powder. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, DMSO, and dimethyl formamide, which should be purged with an inert gas.
Uses Dimethocaine is a local anesthetic with stimulatory properties that is half the potency of cocaine. It is often abused as a legal substitute for cocaine. The drug is administered intravenously or nasally, because ingestion would lead to rapid hydrolyzation.Its positive effects are euphoria, stimulation, increased talkativeness and mood lift.However, because dimethocaine acts similar as cocaine, it has comparable negative side effects. These side effects include: tachycardia, difficulty with breathing, pain on the chest, vasoconstriction, insomnia, paranoia and anxiety.
Definition ChEBI: Dimethocaine is a benzoate ester. It is derivate from cocaine, it is not a part of the organic alkaloid mix coming from a coca plant. It is very popular research chemical, mainly used as local anesthetic, but also the stimulant qualities appeared to be shown immediately.
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