Synonyms
Lignocaine
Xylocaine
2-(Diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide
Description
Lidocaine is the monocarboxylic acid amide resulting from the formal condensation of N,N-diethylglycine with 2,6-dimethylaniline. It has a role as a local anaesthetic, an anti-arrhythmia drug, an environmental contaminant, a xenobiotic and a drug allergen. It is a monocarboxylic acid amide, a tertiary amino compound and a member of benzenes. It is functionally related to a glycinamide.
Molecular Formula
C14H22N2O
SMILES
CCN(CC)CC(=O)NC1=C(C=CC=C1C)C
Appearance
White or slightly yellow, crystalline powder
Boiling Point
159-160 ℃ at 2.00E+00 mm Hg