ethyl-para-aminobenzoate

ethyl-para-aminobenzoate

[′eth·əl ¦par·ə ¦am·ə·nō′ben·zə‚wāt] (organic chemistry) C6H4NH2CO2-C2H5 A white powder, melting point 88-92°C, slightly soluble in ethanol and ether, very slightly soluble in water; used as a local anesthetic. Also known as benzocaine.