The molecule is a piperidinecarboxamide-based amide-type local anaesthetic (amide caine) in which (S)-N-propylpipecolic acid and 2,6-dimethylaniline are combined to form the amide bond. It has a role as a local anaesthetic. It is a piperidinecarboxamide and a ropivacaine.
(2S)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-1-propylpiperidine-2-carboxamide