Benzocaine synthesis

First published at 07:38 UTC on June 16th, 2018.
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We complete the steps in the sequence from para-nitrobenzoic acid to create the local anaesthetic drug Benzocaine, firstly by esterifying the acid and then by reducing it using freshly prepared sodium dithionite.

CategoryScience & Technology
SensitivityNormal - Content that is suitable for ages 16 and over
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