Lidocaine HCL API

Lidocaine can block Na+ and K+ ion channels and regulate intracellular and extracellular calcium concentrations through other ligand-gated ion channels. Lidocaine was the first sodium channel blocker to be identified. Its main mechanism of action is blocking voltage-gated Na+ channels (VGSC/NaVs).

Lidocaine HCL API

Cas No :

137-58-6

Name :

Lidocaine HCL

Synonyms :

2-(diethylamino)-
N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide

Molecular Formula :

C14H22N2O

Melting Point :

68.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg

Boiling Point :

350.8 °C

Molecular Weight :

234.3373 g/mol

Density :

0.984 g/cm3

Solubility :

Very soluble in water, alcohol.
Soluble in chloroform.
Insoluble in ether.

Uses :


  • Lidocaine is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures. This medicine is also used to treat minor burns, scrapes and insect bites.