Molecule ID: 2337

IUPAC Name: ethyl 4-aminobenzoate

Description: The molecule is a benzoate ester having 4-aminobenzoic acid as the acid component and ethanol as the alcohol component. A surface anaesthetic, it is used to suppress the gag reflex, and as a lubricant and topical anaesthetic on the larynx, mouth, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, oesophagus, rectum, urinary tract, and vagina. It has a role as a topical anaesthetic, an antipruritic drug, an allergen and a sensitiser. It is a benzoate ester and a substituted aniline.

SMILES: CCOC(=O)c1ccc(N)cc1

SELFIES: [C][C][O][C][=Branch1][C][=O][C][=C][C][=C][Branch1][C][N][C][=C][Ring1][#Branch1]

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c1-2-12-9(11)7-3-5-8(10)6-4-7/h3-6H,2,10H2,1H3

Molecular Properties:
- Polar Surface Area: 52.3 Ų
- LogP: 1.9