The “Eucaines” are two closely allied synthetic bases, which were
originally differentiated as eucaine “A” and eucaine “B,” but are now
designated as “Alpha-eucaine” and “Beta-eucaine,” respectively,
alpha-eucaine being a synthetic derivative of triacetonamine, while
beta-eucaine is a synthetic derivative of vinyl-diacetonekalmine. Both
of these bases are supplied as hydrochlorides and are recommended as
substitutes for cocaine, over which they are claimed to have certain
advantages. They are described under alpha-eucaine hydrochloride and
beta-eucaine hydrochloride.
(_To be continued._)
_Report of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry, from the Journal A. M.
A., October 20, 1906._