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4-Aminobenzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11359429
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Description

4-Aminobenzoic acid acts as a gastric acid secretion inhibitor. It is employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of folate (Vitamin BX), azo dyes and cross linking agents. It is also useful in biomedical sector for the preparation of local anesthetic and ointments. It is widely used in industries to make pharmaceutical products, flavors and preservatives. It is actively involved as a UV-blocking ingredient in sun tan cosmetics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-Aminobenzoic acid acts as a gastric acid secretion inhibitor. It is employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of folate (Vitamin BX), azo dyes and cross linking agents. It is also useful in biomedical sector for the preparation of local anesthetic and ointments. It is widely used in industries to make pharmaceutical products, flavors and preservatives. It is actively involved as a UV-blocking ingredient in sun tan cosmetics.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol and diethyl ether.

Notes
Air and light sensitive. Incompatible with ferric salts and oxidizing agents. May discolor on exposure to light and air. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 150-13-0
Molecular Formula C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 137.14
MDL Number MFCD00007894
InChI Key ALYNCZNDIQEVRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym p-aminobenzoic acid, paba, para-aminobenzoic acid, vitamin bx, sunbrella, p-carboxyaniline, 4-carboxyaniline, hachemina, paraminol, benzoic acid, 4-amino
PubChem CID 978
ChEBI CHEBI:30753
IUPAC Name 4-aminobenzoic acid
SMILES NC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼187°C (decomposition)
Density 1.374
Quantity 50 g
Beilstein 471605
Sensitivity Air and light sensitive
Merck Index 14,423
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol and diethyl ether.
Formula Weight 137.14
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 4-Aminobenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 4-Aminobenzoic acid
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : p-Aminobenzoic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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