Propoxycaine
Propoxycaine is an ester-type local anesthetic structurally related to procaine that blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in peripheral nerve membranes, preventing the generation and propagation of nerve impulses. It was used primarily in dentistry as an injectable local anesthetic, often in combination with procaine, for infiltration and nerve block anesthesia.
Molecular Weight
294.3900 g/mol
LogP
3.10
TPSA
64.80 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Mechanism of Action
Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, preventing the generation and conduction of nerve impulses. This produces reversible loss of sensation in the area of application.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, preventing the generation and conduction of nerve impulses. This produces reversible loss of sensation in the area of application.
2D Structure
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SMILES
CCCOc1cc(N)ccc1C(=O)OCCN(CC)CC
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H26N2O3/c1-4-10-20-15-12-13(17)7-8-14(15)16(19)21-11-9-18(5-2)6-3/h7-8,12H,4-6,9-11,17H2,1-3H3
Molecular Formula
C16H26N2O3
HBD / HBA
1 / 5
Rotatable Bonds
10
Heavy Atoms
21
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Propoxycaine is an ester-type local anesthetic structurally related to procaine that blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in peripheral nerve membranes, preventing the generation and propagation of nerve impulses. It was used primarily in dentistry as an injectable local anesthetic, often in combination with procaine, for infiltration and nerve block anesthesia.
Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, preventing the generation and conduction of nerve impulses. This produces reversible loss of sensation in the area of application.
Yes, Propoxycaine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1195. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 6843. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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