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Amino benzoic acid,

Aminobenzoic acid is an organic compound with the formula H2NC6H4CO2H. PABA is a white solid, although commercial samples can appear gray. More

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Description

Aminobenzoic acid is an organic compound with the formula H2NC6H4CO2H. PABA is a white solid, although commercial samples can appear gray.

Generic Name

Amino benzoic acid,

Chemical names

4-aminobenzoic acid, P-aminobenzoic acid, PABA, Para-aminobenzoic acid

Brand names

Ease-PMS, Irtel, Melonil Lotion, Menofit, Menopace, Menopace-ISO, Navtic, Neozo, Novark, Ovacare, Pabalak, Pabatab, Pabatab-BZ, Paraminol, Trazer-F, Verapab Lotion.

IUPAC name

Pharmacokinetics

Aminobenzoic acid is used topically as a sunscreen.

Actions

Dosage/Dosage form

Topical

Therapeutic uses

Sunscreen

Adverse effects/Side effects

Skin reactions, contact and photocontact allergic dermatitis

Interaction

Combination with benzophenones gives added protection against photosensitive disorders. Immersion in water causes serious loss of protection.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to PABA or sulphonamides, thiazide diuretics, benzocaine

Storage

Store in a cool place

Information

Molecular weight

137.138 g/mol

Molecular formula

C7H7NO2

CAS number

150-13-0

Precautions