The molecule is a benzoate ester in which 4-N-butylbenzoic acid and 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol have combined to form the ester bond; a local ester anaesthetic (ester caine) used for surface and spinal anaesthesia. It has a role as a local anaesthetic. It is a benzoate ester and a tertiary amino compound.
2-(dimethylamino)ethyl 4-(butylamino)benzoate