Ecgonine Benzoate Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Ecgonine Benzoate is the major metabolite of cocaine. It is formed by hydrolysis of cocaine in the liver, catalysed by carboxylesterases. It is excreted in the urine of cocaine users after processing in the liver. It is the main pharmaceutical ingredient in the investigational drug Esterom, a topical solution used for the relief of muscle pain that is not FDA approved or on the market in the United States.

Trade Name Ecgonine Benzoate
Generic Benzoylecgonine
Benzoylecgonine Other Names Ecgonine benzoate, O-benzoylecgonine
Type
Formula C16H19NO4
Weight Average: 289.3264
Monoisotopic: 289.131408101
Groups Experimental, Illicit
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

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