Ketocaine (INN; brand name Vericaina; former developmental codes Astra 2358 and A-2358) is an amino ether local anesthetic of the butyrophenone family used topically for pain relief. It is marketed in Italy.
Synthesis Williamson ether synthesis between 2'-hydroxybutyrophenone (1) and diisopropylaminoethyl chloride (2) gives ketocaine (3).Re Paolo Da, Setnikar Ivo, (1967 to S Chemiques Et Pharma Seceph S).Prec
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