Propesin

Pharmacology, Chemistry & Physics

Also known as: Propyl aminobenzoate

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Propesin is the propyl ester of para-aminobenzoic acid. This 1930s encyclopedia entry describes its physical properties and its use as an anesthetic agent, similar to anesthesin.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

PROPESIN, propyl ester of para-aminobenzoic acid. Yellow crystals with a melting point of 73–74°, sparingly soluble in water, easily soluble in alcohol, benzene, and fatty oils. It is used as an anesthetic agent, similar to the ethyl ester of the same acid (anesthesin).

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“Propesin.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/propesin/