4-Aminobenzoic Acid (sodium salt) – 100 g

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
555-06-6
Storage:
-20
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Non-Hazardous - /

4-Aminobenzoic acid, commonly known as PABA, is an intermediate in the synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid (Item No. 18263) in many non-mammalian organisms, including bacteria and fungi. {30200} Folates, like tetrahydrofolic acid, have critical roles in the metabolism of nucleic acid precursors and several amino acids, as well as in methylation reactions.{29515} In mammals, PABA is metabolized by a variety of enzymes, including N-acetyltransferases.{30198} It may also be utilized by bacteria or fungi that are living in mammalian organisms, including those resident in the gut.{30199}  

 

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Description

An intermediate in the synthesis of tetrahydrofolic acid in many non-mammalian organisms, including bacteria and fungi; metabolized by a variety of enzymes in mammals, including N-acetyltransferases; may also be utilized by bacteria or fungi that are living in mammalian organisms


Formal name: 4-amino-benzoic acid, monosodium salt

Synonyms:  p-Aminobenzoic Acid|PABA

Molecular weight: 159.1

CAS: 555-06-6

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Synthetic Intermediates & Building Blocks||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism