[{"from": "human", "value": "Describe this molecule. [C][C][O][C][=Branch1][C][=O][C][=C][C][=C][Branch1][Branch1][C][=C][Ring1][=Branch1][N]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever. It is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter analgesic ointments. Benzocaine is an ester, a compound made from the organic acid PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) and ethanol. The process in which this ester is created is known as Fischer esterification."}]