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4-Aminobenzoic Acid

MESHD010129

An aminobenzoic acid isomer that combines with pteridine and GLUTAMIC ACID to form FOLIC ACID. The fact that 4-aminobenzoic acid absorbs light throughout the UVB range has also resulted in its use as an ingredient in SUNSCREENS.

Synonyms

  • 4 Aminobenzoic Acid
  • p-Aminobenzoic Acid
  • p Aminobenzoic Acid
  • PABA
  • para-Aminobenzoic Acid
  • para Aminobenzoic Acid
  • Aminobenzoic Acid (USP)
  • Magnesium para-Aminobenzoate
  • para-Aminobenzoate, Magnesium
  • Potaba
  • Paraminol
  • Epitelplast
  • Epit Vit
  • Pabasan
  • Paraminan
  • Hachemina
  • Potassium Aminobenzoate
  • Aminobenzoate, Potassium
  • Potassium 4-Aminobenzoate
  • 4-Aminobenzoate, Potassium
  • Potassium 4 Aminobenzoate
  • 4-Aminobenzoic Acid, Potassium Salt
  • 4 Aminobenzoic Acid, Potassium Salt

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:52.993Z