1019803

Aminobenzoic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 4-Aminobenzoic acid, PABA, Vitamin B_x, Vitamin H₁
• Linear Formula: H₂NC₆H₄CO₂H
• CAS Number: 150-13-0
• Molecular Weight: 137.14
• Beilstein: 471605
• MDL number: MFCD00007894
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748978
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: aminobenzoic acid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 187-189 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.374 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• 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

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Aminobenzoic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Aminobenzoic Acid Gel
• Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution
• Benzocaine
• Benzocaine and Menthol Topical Aerosol^®
• Benzocaine Cream
• Benzocaine Gel

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Legal Information

Aerosol is a registered trademark of Cytec Technology Corp.

Safety Information

• Hazard Statements: H412
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P501
• 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