Skip to Content
Merck
All Photos(2)

Key Documents

01973

Supelco

4-Aminobenzoic acid

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

PABA, Vitamin Bx, Vitamin H1

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing


About This Item

Linear Formula:
H2NC6H4CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
137.14
Beilstein:
471605
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

186-188 °C
187-189 °C (lit.)

density

1.374 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

Nc1ccc(cc1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C7H7NO2/c8-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(9)10/h1-4H,8H2,(H,9,10)

InChI key

ALYNCZNDIQEVRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Looking for similar products? Visit Product Comparison Guide

Application


  • 4-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) in Pharmaceutical Development: Recognized as a valuable biochemical research reagent, 4-aminobenzoic acid is extensively used in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. Its role as a building block in drug design is crucial for developing new therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of dermatology and oncology (Clegg and Nichol, 2024).

  • UV Protection Research: PABA is renowned for its UV-absorbing properties, making it a key ingredient in sunscreen formulations. Ongoing research evaluates its efficacy and safety, ensuring optimal protection against UV radiation and its potential role in preventing skin cancer (Wang et al., 2024).

  • Enzyme Inhibitor Studies: As a nucleoside enzyme inhibitor, 4-aminobenzoic acid is pivotal in biochemical studies that explore the inhibition mechanisms of specific enzymes. These studies are fundamental for understanding disease pathways and developing enzyme-targeted therapies (Buch et al., 2024).

  • Vitamin B10 Research: Also known as Vitamin B10, PABA is studied for its role in human nutrition and its therapeutic effects, including in the management of fibrotic skin disorders and hair growth promotion. Research continues to uncover the broader health benefits of this compound (Berto et al., 2024).

  • High-Purity PABA for Laboratory Applications: In scientific research, high-purity 4-aminobenzoic acid is essential for conducting precise and controlled experiments, particularly in studies related to its pharmacological properties and its interaction with other biochemical substances in the body (Park et al., 2024).

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

Ion Mobility: TWCCSN2 value of 133.2 Å2 [M+H]+

The collision cross section (CCS) measurement was provided by Waters Corporation, using the SYNAPT XS mass spectrometer.
For a description and overview of how ion mobility enables the measurement of the CCS of an ion visit ims.waters.com.
Further information on the SYNAPT XS mass spectrometer can be found on the IMS microsite and product webpage.

TWCCS measurements are expected to be within 2% of this reference value.

P/N 01973 is part of the Waters Extractables & Leachables UNIFI scientific library which can be downloaded from Waters Marketplace.

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

339.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

171 °C - closed cup


Choose from one of the most recent versions:

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number

Don't see the Right Version?

If you require a particular version, you can look up a specific certificate by the Lot or Batch number.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

L O Derewlany et al.
The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 269(2), 761-765 (1994-05-01)
Studies in our laboratory have shown that the N-acetylation activity of the human term placenta is a predominantly attributable to the NAT1 form of arylamine N-acetyltransferase (NAT). To further assess the acetylation capacity of the placenta, the N-acetylation of the
Jo Waaler et al.
Cancer research, 72(11), 2822-2832 (2012-03-24)
Increased nuclear accumulation of β-catenin, a mediator of canonical Wnt signaling, is found in numerous tumors and is frequently associated with tumor progression and metastasis. Inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling therefore is an attractive strategy for anticancer drugs. In this study
Djeneb Camara et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 287(26), 22367-22376 (2012-05-12)
Glutamine amidotransferase/aminodeoxychorismate synthase (GAT-ADCS) is a bifunctional enzyme involved in the synthesis of p-aminobenzoate, a central component part of folate cofactors. GAT-ADCS is found in eukaryotic organisms autonomous for folate biosynthesis, such as plants or parasites of the phylum Apicomplexa.
Steven C Bremmer et al.
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England), 48(44), 5482-5484 (2012-04-28)
A modular system for detecting protease activity via enzyme-triggered gel formation is described. Protease-specific recognition sequences are utilized to achieve enzyme specificity. Artificial blood clotting is demonstrated by activating endogenous thrombin to trigger gelation in fibrinogen-deficient blood plasma.
P G Lankisch et al.
Gastroenterology, 90(2), 350-354 (1986-02-01)
Serum fluorescein and p-aminobenzoic acid were measured during a urine pancreolauryl and an N-benzoyl-l-tyrosyl-p-aminobenzoic acid (NBT-PABA) test in 22 healthy controls, 17 patients with gastrointestinal nonpancreatic diseases (normal secretin-pancreozymin test), and 31 patients with abnormal exocrine pancreatic function due to

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service