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.
Also Known As:
4 Aminobenzoic Acid; PABA; para Aminobenzoic Acid; 4-Aminobenzoic Acid, Potassium Salt; Aminobenzoic Acid (USP); Epit Vit; Epitelplast; Hachemina; Magnesium para-Aminobenzoate; Pabasan; Paraminan; Paraminol; Potaba; Potassium 4-Aminobenzoate; Potassium Aminobenzoate; 4 Aminobenzoic Acid, Potassium Salt; 4-Aminobenzoate, Potassium; Aminobenzoate, Potassium; Potassium 4 Aminobenzoate; p Aminobenzoic Acid; para-Aminobenzoate, Magnesium; p-Aminobenzoic Acid; para-Aminobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-amino-