p-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA, 4-Aminobenzoic Acid) is a high-purity organic compound serving as a crucial intermediate in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and dye industries. This white crystalline powder with exceptional purity ≥99.0% is essential for synthesizing various therapeutic compounds and specialty chemicals.
Key Applications:
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Critical intermediate for folic acid synthesis, local anesthetics (procaine), and anti-tuberculosis medications
- Cosmetic Industry: UV absorber in sunscreen formulations and hair growth promoters
- Dye Production: Essential for manufacturing reactive dyes, azo dyes, and specialty colorants
- Fine Chemical Synthesis: Precursor for various ester products and resin modifiers
Therapeutic Applications:
- Blood tonic (folic acid) synthesis
- Anti-coagulant drug manufacturing
- Treatment compounds for rickets, rheumatism, arthritis, and tuberculosis
- Vitamin supplement formulations
Product Specifications:
- CAS Number: 150-13-0
- EINECS: 205-753-0
- Molecular Formula: C7H7NO2
- Molecular Weight: 137.14 g/mol
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC)
- Melting Point: 187-188°C
- Storage: Cool, dry conditions, protect from light and air