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P-Aminobenzoic acid
P-Aminobenzoic Acid
Application Notes
p-Aminobenzoic acid is part of several cell culture media as vitamin H1. In industrial field, it is a starting material in the manufacture of target esters, salts, folic acid, azo dyes and other organic compounds. It is used as an UV-blocking ingredient in sun tan cosmetics. It is used in medical field for preparing local anesthetic and ointments.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Nutritional supplement | Local anaesthetic
SKU | 02194619-CF |
Alternate Names | PABA; Vitamin Bx; Vitamin H1; 4-Aminobenzoic acid |
Application Notes | p-Aminobenzoic acid is part of several cell culture media as vitamin H1. In industrial field, it is a starting material in the manufacture of target esters, salts, folic acid, azo dyes and other organic compounds. It is used as an UV-blocking ingredient in sun tan cosmetics. It is used in medical field for preparing local anesthetic and ointments. |
Base Catalog Number | 194619 |
Beilstein Registry Number | 471605 |
CAS # | 150-13-0 |
Density | 1.37 (NTP, 1992) |
EC Number | 205-753-0 |
Format | Powder |
Grade | Cell Culture Grade |
Hazard Statements | H315-H317-H319-H335 |
Melting Point | 370 to 372° F (NTP, 1992) |
Molecular Formula | C7H7NO2 |
Molecular Weight | 137.138 g/mol |
Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
pH | pH (0.5% solution): 3.5 |
Purity | ≥99% |
RTECS Number | DG1400000 |
Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
Solubility | >20.6 [ug/mL] |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
UV Visible Absorbance | λmax (water)=275 ± 3 nm |
Vapor Pressure | 4.5X10-6 mm Hg at 25 deg C /Extrapolated from measurements at higher temperatures/ |