4-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
PABA is an intermediate in the synthesis of folate by bacteria, plants, and fungi. Many bacteria, including those found in the human intestinal tract such as E. coli, generate PABA from chorismate by the combined action of the enzymes 4-amino-4-deoxychorismate synthase and 4-amino-4-deoxychorismate lyase. Other uses include its conversion to specialty azo dyes and crosslinking agents. PABA is also occasionally used in pill form by sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome to treat its associated gastrointestinal symptoms, and in nutritional epidemiological studies to assess the completeness of 24-hour urine collection for the determination of urinary sodium, potassium, or nitrogen levels.
Product Details
Category |
Laboratory reagents and chemicals |
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Price | POA |
CAS Number | 150-13-0 |
Formula | C30H21N5S |
Molecular Weight | 483.59 |
Purity | 99.0% |
Appearance | white-grey crystalline |
Availability | In Stock |
Storage Conditions | +4°C |
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