Tetracaine is an analytical reference standard categorized as an anesthetic.1 Tetracaine has been found as an adulterant in products marketed as male sexual function enhancers.2 This product is intended for research and forensic applications.
1.Ireland, P.E., Ferguson, J.K.W., and Stark, E.J.The clinical and experimental comparison of cocaine and pontocaine as topical anesthetics in otolaryngological practiceTrans. Am. Laryngol. Rhinol. Otol. Soc.57(55th Meeting)438-450(1951) 2.Lee, J.H., Cho, S.-H., Kim, J.Y., et al.Determination and quantification of nine adulterant local anaesthetics in illegal treatments for male premature ejaculation by GC-FID and GC-MSInt. J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci.8(3)135-140(2016)