4-Aminobenzoic Acid

4-Aminobenzoic Acid

Catalog Number:
M001342358TOK
Mfr. No.:
TOK-A049
Price:
$162
  • Size:
    100g
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      • Overview
        • 4-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA, para-aminobenzoic acid) is a B-vitamin derivative and is used by bacteria to synthesize folate (vitamin B9), an essential vitamin for bacteria and humans. 4-Aminobenzoic acid is sparingly soluble in water at 6.11 mg/mL.

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      • Properties
        • CAS Number
          150-13-0
          Molecular Formula
          C7H7NO2
          Molecular Weight
          137.14
          Appearance
          White crystalline powder
          Storage
          Ambient, air and light sensitive

          * For research use only

      • Applications
        • Application Description
          Microbiology Applications: Folate (vitamin B9) plays an essential role in the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA. In addition, many sulfonamide antibiotics inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase, an enzyme involved in the folate synthesis pathway.

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